Konstantyniv O. - Peculiarities of social interaction of children with speech disorders with peers with typical development

Contact: Oksana Konstantyniv, Associate Professor of Speech Therapy and Special Techniques Kamianets-Podilsky Ivan Ohienko
National University.

One of the important problems of today is the socialization of children with speech disorders. Difficulties in adapting children with speech disorders indicate underdeveloped communication skills and social behavior in general.
Depending on the type of speech disorders, children have difficulty mastering the culture and patterns of behavior in general, they have difficulty interacting with the social environment, adequately respond to situational changes in achieving their goals, which can lead to imbalance of behavior. Socialization can be seen as a process of adaptation of the child to  the social environment, reaching a certain level of development, the child becomes able to interact with other people.
The article analyzes a comprehensive analysis of studies of socialization of children with severe speech disorders. The causes and manifestations of disorders of social interaction of children with speech development disorders with peers with normative development are highlighted. The study focuses on specific manifestations of socialization of children with speech disorders, which are associated with behavioral, emotional and cognitive difficulties.
Theoretical studies have revealed the strengths and weaknesses of social interaction of children with severe speech disorders. Weaknesses include social avoidance, hyperactive behavior, inability to work in a team, refusal of interpersonal and group communication with children; aggressive or defensive behavior; avoidance of direct contact with peers, anxiety, elements of autistic traits in behavior. However, in contrast to the described difficulties, the strengths of children's interaction with TPM with peers were identified, namely the ability to make friends, use verbal and nonverbal behavior to make joint decisions with peers and the ability to involve young children in play.

Key words: socialization, social interaction, speech disorders, children with severe speech disorders.