PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SPEECH DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN AND ITS PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES

This article provides a scientific analysis of the speech development process in early childhood and preschool-aged children in the modern era. It examines the main stages of speech development, the factors influencing the formation of speech skills in children, and current pedagogical and psychological approaches. The article also explores common speech development issues and methods for addressing them. This topic holds significant scientific and practical relevance for professionals working in the fields of child upbringing, pedagogy, speech therapy, and psychology.