Atención y fluidez verbal en un niño con trastorno fonológico.

Abstract

This research addresses the following question: What is the relationship between attention and verbal fluency in a 10-year-old child with a phonological disorder? Based on this, the general objective was defined as follows: to analyze the relationship between attention and verbal fluency in a 10-year-old child with a phonological disorder.To achieve this aim, a qualitative approach with a descriptive design was adopted, allowing for a detailed and contextualized understanding of the case under study. The techniques employed included semi-structured interviews, direct observation, and the administration of standardized psychometric tests. Among the instruments applied were the NEUROPSI Attention and Memory test, the PROLEC-R (for assessing reading and linguistic processes), and the CARAS-R psychometric test (to quantitatively evaluate attention and perceptual speed).The results revealed that the child exhibits severe impairments in attention processes and verbal fluency. A high level of distractibility in response to immediate environmental stimuli was observed, which hindered sustained concentration and the appropriate following of verbal instructions. In the language domain, marked difficulties were noted in correctly pronouncing and producing words, due to a systematic alteration of speech sounds that interferes with effective communication.These findings indicate a direct relationship between attention and verbal fluency, underscoring the importance of personalized psycho-pedagogical interventions that simultaneously address attentional and linguistic aspects to foster optimal learning development.