Keyword: «mental retardation»

The article examines the dynamics of intellectual disability, which can be positive and negative. The positive dynamics is reflected in the gradual improvement of intellectual development indicators. It can be associated with the natural growth and development of the body, which increases its adaptive capabilities. Negative dynamics are more often observed in more severe forms of disorders, in particular in severe developmental abnormalities of the brain and other organs and systems. Various factors leading to decompensation of the condition contribute to the negative dynamics.

This article describes a system of speech therapy for the formation of articulatory and oral praxis in older preschool children with mental retardation using neurohymnastics techniques. The content and results of the examination of articulatory and oral praxis in older preschool children with mental retardation using neurohymnastics techniques are described.

Children with mental retardation have problems developing coherent speech. They serve as an obstacle to expanding the child's communication opportunities with peers and adults. In addition, these problems may affect the child's further successful assimilation of school curriculum material. Therefore, the issue of timely identification and correction of problems associated with the development of monologue speech in preschoolers with mental retardation is urgent. The article is devoted to the problem of monologue speech development in preschoolers with mental retardation. The results of the diagnostic experiment are presented, and the pedagogical conditions ensuring the effectiveness of correctional and developmental work are determined.