A PARTNERSHIP APPROACH BETWEEN A SPEECH THERAPIST AND PARENTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICULATION EXERCISES

Abstract

The article delves into the issue of partnership interaction between a speech therapist and parents in the context of conducting articulation exercises, a crucial stage in correcting speech impairments in children. Based on theoretical analysis and empirical data, the authors demonstrate that active parental involvement significantly increases the effectiveness of speech therapy. Emphasis is placed on the role of parents in ensuring the regularity and consistency of articulation exercises at home. Since systematic daily practice is necessary for the consolidation of speech skills, parental involvement can ensure that exercises are performed daily.The article highlights the importance of emotional support from parents. Articulation exercises, which can be monotonous and challenging for a child, become more enjoyable with parental involvement, creating a positive atmosphere during sessions. This also fosters a closer emotional bond between family members.The article emphasizes the importance of regular feedback between the speech therapist and parents. Regular updates on the child’s progress and the difficulties encountered during articulation exercises allow the speech therapist to adjust the program, adapt exercises to the individual needs of the child, and achieve better results in corrective work. Based on the results obtained, the article proposes a number of methodological recommendations for improving the effectiveness of interaction between a speech therapist and parents. These include building trusting relationships, using an individualized approach for each family, informing parents about speech therapy methods, involving parents in joint planning of sessions, and using modern communication tools such as messengers or video instructions. Additionally, the article emphasizes the need to provide psychological support to parents, who often experience stress during the process of correcting their child’s speech.