The importance of consultation of a speech therapist for parents of children of early and preschool age

Abstract

Early age is a sensitive period of a child's speech development. The
effectiveness of further corrective work will depend on the timely
detection of a speech disorder during this period. The article provides a
brief description of the stages of normal speech development and
emphasizes the importance of being able to distinguish a delay in
speech development from a speech disorder. The reasons for which
corrective classes with a speech therapist are necessary for children of
early and preschool age are named. It is emphasized the need for
parents to consult a speech therapist in a timely manner for assistance
from specialists. The influence of a speech disorder on the child's
mental development is determined. The article provides
recommendations for parents, which will be useful in case of delayed
speech development of young children, and will also be effective in
preventing speech disorders in young and preschool children.