Nadejda Zikova

The paper discusses the impact of social attitudes to development adolescents’ tolerant attitude towards people with disabilities. It clarifies the essence of the concepts of "tolerance", "intolerance". Attention is drawn to the importance of adolescence in developing positive personality traits.

The paper examines the role of didactic games during the literacy learning of pupils with mental retardation. The author reflects the views of local teachers and psychologists on the use of didactic games in the educational process. The paper defines the basic conditions of organization and holding of didactic games, gives examples of specific didactic games used in teaching literacy.

The article discusses the impact of didactic tales on the cognitive activity of younger students with mental retardation. Draws attention to the essence of the "cognitive activity", the importance of studying the Russian language in the school curriculum.

The article examines the impact of family education on the level of development of social and consumer orientation of children with Down syndrome. Draws attention to the need for joint efforts of families and schools in the formation at the "solar" children self-help skills.