Discurso narrativo y lectura de cuentos en el hogar por padres a preescolares que presentan trastorno del lenguaje / Narrative discourse and parents' story telling at home to preschool children who present language impairment

RESUMEN El objetivo del estudio es analizar el discurso narrativo productivo de estudiantes de kínder en escuelas de lenguaje de Chile, considerando Trastorno Específico del Lenguaje (TEL) expresivo y mixto junto a la periodicidad de la lectura de cuentos en el hogar. Ambientes naturales enriquecidos en la familia aportan mayores oportunidades de desarrollo favoreciendo la literacidad, las habilidades lingüísticas y sociales. Los niños y niñas con TEL pueden mostrar dificultades en la narración, afectando el desempeño académico, social y en su calidad de vida. El discurso narrativo en una muestra de 150 preescolares es evaluado, utilizando un instrumento formal a través del recontado de 3 cuentos originales. Se examina la etapa del desarrollo narrativo y la lectura de cuentos realizada por padres en el hogar. Se aplica una ficha para recoger información demográfica de las familias. A través de un estudio descriptivo comparativo, se aplica estadística descriptiva e inferencial (ANOVA de dos factores) para analizar las variables. Los resultados muestran que ni el tipo de TEL, ni la frecuencia de lectura o la interacción de ambas, provocan cambios estadísticamente significativos en el discurso narrativo. Sin embargo, se observan hallazgos cualitativos en la cantidad de narración, en función de la lectura de cuentos.

ABSTRACT The study aimed to analyze the productive narrative discourse of students who attended kindergarten in special language schools in Chile, considering the expressive and mixed Specific Language Impairment (SLI) with the periodicity of reading stories at home. Enriched natural environments into the family provide better opportunities to develop early literacy, linguistic and social skills. Children with SLI may show difficulties in narration, affecting academic, social performance, and generally affecting their quality of life. The narrative discourse in a sample of 150 preschoolers was evaluated using a formal instrument that included the retelling of three original stories. The performance of narrative development and reading stories by parents at home were examined. A form was applied to collect demographic information from families. Through a comparative-descriptive study, descriptive and inferential statistics (two-way ANOVA) were used to analyze the variables. The results show that type of SLI, frequency of reading and the interaction of both variables did not cause statistically significant effects in the narrative discourse. However, qualitative findings were observed, in the quantity of oral discourse related to storytelling.

Desempenho de adolescentes no discurso narrativo oral e fatores associados / Performance of adolescents in oral narrative discourse and associated factors

RESUMO Objetivo caracterizar o desempenho de adolescentes de 11 a 16 anos de idade, do 6º ao 9º ano do ensino fundamental no discurso narrativo oral, bem como verificar a influência do sexo, ano escolar, idade, desempenho em testes de linguagem oral, memória e nomeação de figuras. Método 100 adolescentes de ambos os sexos, cursando do sexto ao nono ano do ensino fundamental, sem queixa de distúrbio de linguagem e aprendizagem foram submetidos à avaliação do discurso narrativo oral (Bateria MAC), nomeação de figuras por confrontação visual (Teste de Nomeação de Boston), provas de linguagem oral e memória (NEUPSILIN). Considerou-se como variável resposta o desempenho no discurso narrativo (reconto parcial e integral e resposta a questões fechadas). Após análises univariadas, foram construídos modelos de Regressão Linear Múltipla. Resultados Apenas o desempenho geral na tarefa de nomeação foi considerado preditor do desempenho no discurso narrativo oral. Verificou-se associação diretamente proporcional entre as variáveis do discurso narrativo e da nomeação de figuras. A caracterização do desempenho dos adolescentes no reconto parcial e integral e na resposta às questões fechadas por idade, ano escolar e sexo será apresentada. Conclusão Na amostra estudada, os indivíduos foram capazes de compreender e de elaborar um discurso narrativo oral de forma semelhante a adultos com menor nível de escolaridade (de dois a sete anos). Dessa forma, a prova de discurso narrativo da Bateria MAC pode ser utilizada para a avaliação de adolescentes sem adaptações.

ABSTRACT Purpose to characterize the performance in oral narrative discourse of adolescents from 6 to 9 years of age from an elementary school, as well as to verify the influence of gender, school year, age, performance in oral language tests, memory, and appointment of figures. Methods 100 adolescents of both genders from the sixth to the ninth years of elementary school who did not have any language or learning disorders were evaluated for oral narrative discourse (MAC Battery), visual figure nomination (Boston Naming Test), oral language and memory (NEUPSILIN). Performance was considered as a response variable in narrative discourse (partial and complete retelling and the ability to answer questions). After univariate analysis, Multiple Linear Regression models were constructed. Results Only general performance in the naming task was considered as a predictor of performance in oral narrative discourse. A direct association between the variables of narrative discourse and the naming of figures was present. We show the characteristics of adolescents' performance in the partial and complete retelling and in the answers to the questions by age, school year and sex. Conclusion in the studied sample the participants (aged from two to seven years old) were able to understand and detail an oral narrative discourse similar to adults with a low educational level, consequently the MAC Battery narrative discourse test can be used to assess adolescents without any requirements for adaptation.

Evaluación de un programa piloto para trabajar habilidades narrativas en niños con hipoacusia usuarios de ayudas auditivas / Evaluation of a pilot program: developing narrative skills in children with hearing aids or cochlear implant

El Discurso Narrativo (DN) es una unidad lingüística compleja utilizada en ciertos contextos y que refleja la organización del pensamiento. La evidencia científica muestra que la población sorda, usuaria de ayudas auditivas, presenta dificultades en los diferentes niveles del lenguaje, tanto expresivos como comprensivos, incluida la habilidad para narrar. Además, existe evidencia de que la intervención terapéutica ayudaría a mejorar su rendimiento. Sin embargo, los datos disponibles sobre las características y abordaje del DN en esta población son escasos. El objetivo del estudio es evaluar un programa piloto para trabajar habilidades narrativas en niños chilenos usuarios de ayudas auditivas. Se estudiaron 22 niños con un promedio de edad de 6,5 años, adaptados con audífonos y/o implante coclear. Se aplicó a este grupo de niños una evaluación inicial del DN utilizando el instrumento Evaluación del Discurso Narrativo (EDNA), obteniéndose la Etapa y Desempeño narrativo de cada niño. Luego, se creó y aplicó individualmente un programa de estimulación del discurso narrativo de 12 sesiones una vez por semana. Finalmente, se repitió la evaluación al final del programa. Se encontraron diferencias significativas entre los resultados obtenidos previo y posterior a la implementación del programa de estimulación. En relación con la Etapa del DN, antes de la intervención el 45,5% de los niños no estructuraba, lo cual se redujo a un 9.1% en la evaluación final. En cuanto al Desempeño, previo a la intervención el 72,7% de los niños presentaba un "déficit narrativo", lo cual se redujo a un 18,2% posterior a la aplicación del programa.

Narrative discourse is considered a linguistic unit that is used in a specific communicative context, being an indicator of thinking organization. Previous evidence shows how hearing aid users, have difficulties with different language skills, both expressive and comprehensive, including the ability to narrate. Additionally, there is evidence showing how therapeutic intervention would help to improve their narrative performance. However, the information available about the discursive skilland the effect ofstimulation programs on it in hearing impaired children is scarce. Accordingly, the present study aims to explore narrative performance in hearing impaired children users of hearing aids/cochlear implants, before and after a narrative speech stimulation program. Twenty-two children diagnosed with bilateral hearing loss users of hearing aids/cochlear implants with a mean age of 6.5 years were included. An initial assessment of the narrative skills was performed using Narrative Discourse Assessment (EDNA), which provided a narrative Stage and a Total score. A twelve-session stimulation program was developed and individually administered to children once a week. Finally, an assessment was performed after the program ended. In the initial assessment, 45.5% of children did not have a structured narrative speech, a percentage that was reduced to a 9.1% in the final evaluation. Statistically significant differences were observed on the EDNA scores when comparing initial and final assessments. The results obtained in the present investigation show how children who use hearing aids/cochlear implants improved significantly their narrative abilities after participating in a pilot narrative speech stimulation program.

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narrative discourse in older adults / Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH) e discurso narrativo em idosos

ABSTRACT Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) encompasses other symptoms besides inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, such as language problems. ADHD can have a non-remitting course and is also found in older individuals, although there are no studies on language problems in elderly individuals with the disorder. Objective: To investigate the presence of language impairment in older adults with ADHD. Methods: Language impairment was investigated in three older ADHD adults, and compared with two matched control subjects using a narrative discourse task. The transcript discourses were evaluated based on the Trabasso Model for discourse analysis, and then processed by the Speech Graph Analysis software. Results: Compared to control subjects, ADHD patient discourse had more Plot components and their networks exhibited more Edges. The patients had higher scores on the Narrative Inefficiency, Density and Diameter Indexes as well as on the Average Clustering Coefficient. The networks of control subjects were sequential, with little or no recursiveness, whereas those of ADHD subjects were convoluted. Conclusion: Our results suggest that language deficits described in children, adolescents and young adults with ADHD may persist in older adults with the disorder.

RESUMO O Transtorno do Déficit de Atenção/Hiperatividade (TDAH) compreende diversos outros sintomas além de desatenção, hiperatividade e impulsividade, tais como problemas de linguagem. O TDAH pode cursar sem remissão, tendo sido demonstrado em indivíduos mais velhos, porém não há estudos investigando a linguagem em idosos com o transtorno. Objetivo: Investigar a presença de déficits de linguagem em adultos mais velhos portadores de TDAH. Métodos: Avaliou-se a presença de comprometimento de linguagem em três adultos mais velhos com TDAH, que foram comparados a dois indivíduos controles pareados, através de tarefa de discurso narrativo. A transcrição das narrativas foi avaliada com base no modelo de análise de narrativa de Trabasso, e então analisada com uso do programa Speech Graph Analysis. Resultados: Comparados aos indivíduos controles, adultos mais velhos com TDAH utilizaram mais componentes (Núcleos) da história em suas narrativas e suas redes mais Arestas. Eles apresentaram escores mais altos no Índice de Ineficiência, Diâmetro e Densidade e também no Coeficiente Médio de Grupamento. As redes dos indivíduos controles foram lineares e sequenciais, com pouca ou nenhuma recursividade, ao contrário das redes de adultos com TDAH. Conclusão: Estes resultados sugerem que problemas de linguagem já descritos em crianças, adolescentes e adultos com TDAH, podem persistir em adultos mais velhos com o transtorno.

Discurso narrativo en preescolares con trastorno específico del lenguaje y con desarrollo típico / Narrative discourse in preschool children with specific language impairment and typically developing children

En esta investigación se realizó un análisis de la producción y comprensión del discurso en preescolares de la comuna de Talca, Séptima región de Chile. El objetivo fue comparar el desempeño en la producción y comprensión del discurso narrativo de pre escolares con Trastorno Específico de Lenguaje con el desempeño de preescolares que presentan desarrollo típico. Para ello, se evaluó a niñas y niños que se encontraban cursando primer nivel de transición en una escuela de lenguaje y párvulos de la comuna de Talca. Este estudio presenta un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño descriptivo - explicativo. La muestra contó con 40 estudiantes, 20 con Trastorno específico del lenguaje y 20 con desarrollo típico. Al comparar ambos grupos, los resultados indican que no se apreciandiferencias significativas en la producción narrativa entre ambos grupos de niños, sin embargo, sí se presentan diferencias significativas en la comprensión del discurso, a favor de los niños con desarrollo típico de lenguaje

This study considered the analysis of the production and comprehension of narrative discourse by a group of preschool children in Talca, Chile. The main objective was to compare the production and comprehension of narrative discourse by preschool children with SLI and typically developing children. All children were assessed on both skills. The study adopted a descriptive-comparative design. The sample comprised 40 children: 20 children with SLI and 20 with TLD. After comparing both groups, results showed no significant differences on narrative discourse production. However, significant differences were found in narrative comprehension: children with TLD performed higher than children with SLI

Vocabulario, narración y argumentación en los primeros años de la infancia y la niñez. Una revisión de investigaciones / Vocabulary, narration and argumentation during the first years o infancy and childhood. A research review

Resumen Se presenta una revisión de investigaciones que atienden al desempeño psicolingüístico infantil referido al vocabulario, al discurso narrativo y al argumentativo. En el marco de una amplia presentación de trabajos de investigación en el tema, el foco de la revisión son los trabajos previos realizados en el marco de la línea de investigación que llevamos a cabo en Argentina con niños de diversos grupos socioculturales. Se incluyen, a modo de ilustración de los conceptos, intercambios audio o videofilmados a niños de dos años y seis meses a cinco años en diferentes contextos de interacción en el hogar y en la escuela. En la presentación conceptual, así como en el análisis de los intercambios, se señalan las interrelaciones entre el vocabulario y el discurso narrativo y argumentativo en las interacciones sociales durante la consecusión de las actividades que configuran la vida cotidiana en el hogar, la comunidad y el entorno escolar. Asimismo, se señala la necesidad de atender, desde una perspectiva multimodal, al contexto de interacción social en el que se insertan tempranamente las palabras infantiles cuando los niños comienzan a producir discursos que les permiten realizar su intención comunicativa.

Abstract We present a research review of studies about children's psycholinguistic performance regarding vocabulary as well as narrative and argumentative discourse. Within the framework of a wide array of research studies on the subject, this revision focuses on the line of research that we have been carrying out with children from diverse sociocultural groups in Argentina. In order to illustrate the concepts, we have included audio or video conversational exchanges among children between two and half years and five years old. The exchanges were recorded in different contexts of interaction at school and at home. In the theoretical presentation, as well as in the analysis of exchanges we point out the relationships between vocabulary and narrative and argumentative discourse, that took place within the social interactions in the daily activities at home, in the community, and school environments. Likewise, we highlight the need to attend to the context of social interaction in which a child's vocabulary is inserted early on, when children begin to produce discourse in order to carry out their communicational goals.

Desempeño lingüistico, cognitivo y auditivo de un grupo de escolares con trastorno específico del lenguaje / Linguistic, cognitive and auditory performance of a group of school children with specific language impairment

El Trastorno Específico del Lenguaje (TEL) se define como una limitación significativa en la capacidad lingüística que no evidencia daño cerebral, desempeños cognitivos descendidos no déficit motor. En nuestro medio, los escolares con TEL han sido poco estudiados. El propósito de este trabajo es entregar información sobre aspectos lingüísticos, cognitivos y auditivos de escolares con TEL que cursan 1° básico. Se evaluó a 25 niños con TEL y 23 escolares sin TEL con las siguientes pruebas: Test para evaluar la gramática Española de A. Toronto, Evaluación del discurso narrativo (EDNA), test de matrices progresivas coloreadas de Raven y un barrido audiométrico. Los resultados más importantes muestran que la mayoría de los niños con TEL presentan alguna alteración en las áreas evaluadas. En especial, se advierte que un gran porcentaje del grupo en estudio evidencia dificultades en los aspectos lingüísticos y en particular en el discurso narrativo. Por el contrario, un bajo porcentaje de ellos manifestó problemas en las habilidades cognitivas no verbales o un descenso en el umbral auditivo.

Specific language impairment (SLI) is defined as a significant limitation in linguistic abilities that cannot be explained by brain damage, cognitive or motor disabilities. In our context, school children with SLI have not been fully investigated. The aim of this study is to obtain information about linguistic, cognitive and auditory aspects in 25 children with SLI attending year 1 of primary school and in 23 control children without SLI. The evaluation procedures included the Test para evaluar la Gramática Española de A. Toronto, the Evaluación del Discurso Narrativo (EDNA), the Raven's coloured progressive matrices and an audiometric screening. The results indicate that most of the children with SLI show deficits in the linguistic aspects assessed, specially in narrative speech. On the other hand, a few number of children with SLI presented with difficulties in non-verbal cognitive abilities and/or with hearing deficits.