Fase de la evaluación diagnóstica a niños de 5 a 11 años de edad que presenta TDAH

Abstract

The present work was carried out in a public health subcenter in the city of Guayaquil, where the necessary experience was gained to develop this systematization. It was observed that there is a need to recognize the main characteristics of ADHD in children aged 5 to 11 to achieve early detection and, consequently, provide appropriate interventions. The objective of this systematization is to contribute to the theoretical reflection on the diagnostic evaluation phase, which will, in turn, assist the psychological community in its future research on this topic. During this diagnostic phase, information was gathered from users through various methods, such as interviews with parents and individual interviews with children. Several diagnostic tests were applied, including the Pressey Test, ADHD Scale, and Faces Test, collecting relevant information from the subcenter's users. This allowed the identification of the most visible traits of ADHD and the discovery of new methods to establish effective rapport with young children with this disorder. This experience was highly instructive, as it enabled the understanding of the diagnostic phase's scope and how to intervene promptly using instruments or tools for a comprehensive evaluation, ensuring a more timely and effective diagnosis.