Keyword: «parents»

The article reveals the importance of the aspect of interaction between educational institutions and families of pupils with special educational needs, aimed at developing the competencies of parents in the field of upbringing and education of children, increasing knowledge about age characteristics, psychology and pedagogy, which contributes to more effective interaction with children.

The article examines the problem of interaction between a psychologist and parents of children with mental retardation in the context of the modern education and social assistance system. Based on the identified difficulties and needs of families, a psychological support program was developed and tested, aimed at forming a partnership between specialists and parents. The theoretical foundations, research methods, program structure and the results of its implementation are presented. Based on the results of testing, positive dynamics were revealed: increased parental confidence, improved understanding of the child's characteristics, increased motivation for cooperation.

The article defines the main directions of cooperation with the child's parents in the implementation of adapted basic general education programs in the context of the Federal State Educational Standard for Primary General Education of students with Disabilities and the Federal State Educational Standard for Education of students with mental retardation (intellectual disabilities).