Actividades lúdicas para el manejo de la hiperactividad en niños con TDAH en educación inicial

Abstract

This research aims to determine the influence of sensory stimulation as a resource to enhance psychomotor development at the early education level. For this purpose, the Psychomotor Development Test (TEPSI by its Spanish acronym) was applied to determine the level of performance concerning the psychomotor development of children between 2 and 5 years old. Pre- and post-pedagogical intervention measurements were performed using a sensory activity guide. The population considered in this study consisted of 16 children from the initial education level II of the “Unidad Educativa Particular Pasos” in the city of Cuenca. The results obtained in this research showed that 87.5% of the children were within the normal range in the pretest, while 12.5% were at risk. After implementing the pedagogical intervention activities, a significant increase was evidenced in the post-test. In the post-test, 93.75% of the children studied presented an average level of development, and only 6.25% were at risk. These results demonstrate that pedagogical mediation with sensory stimulation activities positively impacted on psychomotor development. In conclusion, the relationship between psychomotor skills and sensory stimulation is closely linked. They are two directly related variables that make it possible to enhance psychomotor skills in primary school children.