Funciones ejecutivas en niños diagnosticados con trastorno del espectro autista del Centro Educativo Agustín Cueva Tamariz según la percepción de los docentes en el año lectivo 2023 - 2024

Abstract

Executive Functions (EF) refer to a set of cognitive processes associated with the conscious control of individuals' thoughts and behaviors. In this way, EF can be understood as mental capacities or skills related to self-control, problem-solving, metacognition, adaptation, and flexibility to unexpected changes. Regarding the current research, its focus is on describing teachers' perceptions of the status of EF in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at Agustín Cueva Educational Center. The study adopts a quantitative approach with a descriptive cross-sectional design and a non-probabilistic convenience sampling method. The population consists of 27 children aged between 8 and 12 years, evaluated by 7 teachers. The data collection tool employed is the CHEXI Questionnaire, designed to assess teachers' perceptions of various executive processes in children. The results suggest difficulties in executive functioning, particularly in the processes of Working Memory and Inhibition.