Aplicación del método perfetti para mejorar las capacidades funcionales y cognitivas en discapacidad intelectual grave

Abstract

When someone lacks the ability to learn at the expected levels and perform daily tasks normally, this condition is called intellectual disability or also known as mental retardation in this condition the subject can not function independently and reaches a greater cognitive impairment due to lack of stimulation and learning. The present study included a pre and post evaluation of functional and cognitive capacities by means of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and the Barthel scale together with the clinical history of the population chosen for the research in 20 people with severe intellectual disability. In addition, specific material was used to develop the activities related to the Perfetti method. The results before the intervention showed that the patients had a moderate level of dependence with 60% and a significant cognitive impairment with 85%, after the intervention the results showed significant changes in both difficulties described with a .000 of significance. It is concluded that the Perfetti method has an important influence on the development of cognitive and motor skills so that the individual acquires an adequate development.