Innovación tecnológica en neuropedagogía: estudio exploratorio sobre la neuroimagen como herramienta para la atención temprana en el Trastorno del Espectro Autista

Antonio Hernández Fernández; Claudia de Barros Camargo

doi:10.1590/1983-3652.2026.61633

Authors

Antonio Hernández Fernández Universidad de Jaén, Andalucía, España https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7807-4363
Claudia de Barros Camargo Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), Madrid, España https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2286-8674

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1983-3652.2026.61633

Keywords:

Technological innovation, Neuropedagogy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early intervention, Neuroimaging

Abstract

This study examines the role of technological innovation in early intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with a focus on the contributions of neuropedagogy and neuroimaging. Using a mixed-methods design with 117 participants, a 20-item Likert-type questionnaire was applied across four dimensions (neuropedagogy, ASD, early intervention, and neuroimaging), complemented by a focus group and case studies with children aged 1 to 3 years. Quantitative results revealed significant correlations among all dimensions (r = 0.592 − 0.743; p < 0.01), with understanding of ASD and neuropedagogy emerging as the strongest predictors of early intervention assessment. Qualitative findings reinforced these results, highlighting the potential of neuroimaging to personalize interventions and enable earlier identification of patterns associated with ASD, while also noting practical limitations related to cost and complexity. Case studies further demonstrated specific patterns of brain activation, suggesting the feasibility of designing interventions more closely tailored to individual needs. In conclusion, the integration of neuroimaging as an innovative resource in neuropedagogy represents a transformative opportunity to enhance the detection, personalization, and effectiveness of early intervention in children with ASD, consolidating an interdisciplinary approach grounded in scientific and technological evidence.

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