TYPES OF SPEECH DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS IN CHILDREN OF EARLY AND PRESCHOOL AGE

The presented work reveals the essence of speech as the most important mental function of a person, its role in the formation of higher mental processes and personality development. Particular attention is paid to speech disorders, their causes, classification and the importance of speech therapy. Clinical-pedagogical and psychological-pedagogical approaches to the systematization of speech disorders in children are described. The need for early detection and correction of speech disorders, as well as the role of a speech therapist and teacher in creating conditions for effective speech and mental development of a child with special educational needs are emphasized.