Aprendizaje y lenguaje en un niño con trastorno por déficit de atención e hiperactividad.

Abstract

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests from an early age and significantly impacts academic, professional, and emotional development. In the educational setting, ADHD presents major challenges in the learning process, limiting the acquisition of new knowledge. This research addresses the following problema. How does Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder influence the learning and language development of a child. Consequently, this case study aims to analyze the influence of ADHD on learning and language development in a third-grade student at Unidad Educativa Particular Juan Pablo II in Pasaje. To achieve this objective, various research instruments were employed. Initially, an interview was conducted with the homeroom teacher to gain deeper insight into the child’s academic performance. Subsequently, psychometric tests such as the Cumanes Test were applied to assess neuropsychological development, along with the ELO Test to evaluate linguistic abilities. Through the evaluation, several factors affecting the child’s teaching-learning process were identified. The collected data revealed a low level of cognitive development, significantly impacting executive functions, phonological aspects, rhythm, memory, and, most notably, language. These difficulties exert a negative influence on academic performance. This study provides key information that will facilitate the design of intervention projects, support strategies, and teaching methods to enhance the learning process of students with ADHD.