TENI: A comprehensive battery for cognitive assessment based on games and technology

Area of Science:

• Neuropsychology
• Child Psychology
• Educational Psychology

Background:

• Cognitive assessment in children aged 3-9 requires specialized tools.
• Traditional methods may not fully engage young children.
• Integrating technology and play can enhance assessment accuracy and engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the Test de Evaluación Neuropsicológica Infantil (TENI), a new instrument for cognitive assessment in children.
• To evaluate the reliability and validity of the TENI.
• To explore the use of games and technology in pediatric neuropsychological assessment.

Main Methods:

• The TENI was developed using a model incorporating games and technology.
• Standardization was conducted on two Chilean urban samples (N=524 and N=82).
• Reliability and validity were assessed according to current psychometric standards.

Main Results:

• The TENI demonstrated good reliability across all subtests.
• Evidence supporting content validity, test structure, and associations with other variables was found.
• The instrument shows promise as a novel approach to cognitive assessment.

Conclusions:

• The TENI is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing cognitive abilities in children aged 3-9.
• Its innovative, game-based approach offers a new frontier in pediatric neuropsychological assessment.
• Further research is recommended for clinical, rural, and cross-cultural applications.