Multidimensional exploration of the neurodevelopment of children from 1 to 3 years old using the Ferré Neurodevelopment Scale 0-3 (Ferré NDS 0-3).

Resumen

The first three years are of vital importance for children's neurodevelopment; however, this is notusually assessed at an individual level on a preventive basis. Our aim was to assess the dimensions ofmuscle tone, motor response, perception, rhythm-inhibition and adaptation-relationship in 209children from 13 to 36 months of age and to identify those that did not show a level in accordance withtheir chronological age. Experts in child neuropsychology and educators applied the NDS 0-3 Scale,for neurodevelopmental disorders from 0 to 3 years of age. The results showed the assessment of fivesubjects with scores below the minimum levels corresponding to their age who needed a more in-depthdiagnosis. Elements were identified in which the scores were below the minimum levels in alldimensions while, on average, the level of overall neurofunctional development was equal to or greaterthan the chronological age in the factors considered: muscle tone (5.56), motor response (5.36),perception (5.16), rhythm and inhibition (5.56) and adaptation and relationship (5.67). It wasconcluded that it is possible to identify the neurodevelopmental characteristics in muscle tone, motorresponse, perception, rhythm-inhibition and adaptation-relationship and to detect those who show adelay in their neurodevelopment in order to make a more profound diagnosis and implement thenecessary interventions. The findings have important practical implications for the diagnosis,neurodevelopment and interventions related to children's needs and the prevention of disorders