Art therapy as a technology for developing thinking and creative abilities in children with severe speech disorders .

Severe speech disorders represent a set of speech apparatus impairments that can have a significant impact on overall development and mental growth. The number of children with severe speech disorders continues to increase. According to researchers, children with phonetic-phonemic underdevelopment make up 20–25% of first-grade students. This article is devoted to the application of art therapy as an innovative method for developing thinking and creative abilities in children with severe speech disorders (SSD). The relevance of the study is due to the growing number of children with such issues, which requires effective approaches to their correction. The authors highlight the variety of art therapy techniques, including art therapy (isotherapy), fairy tale therapy, and play therapy, which contribute to the development of fine motor skills, speech improvement, emotional regulation, and the reduction of anxiety and aggression levels. Special attention is given to the process of integrating art therapy into the educational process of special (correctional) schools, which made it possible to incorporate creative activities into the daily lives of children. The authors conclude that the use of art therapy in an interdisciplinary approach – including collaboration among teachers, speech therapists, and psychologists – is a promising direction in corrective work for children with SSD and promotes their personal and social development. 

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