COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO PSYCHOCORRECTIONAL WORK WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS: PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND EFFECTIVE METHODS

Abstract

This article presents the results of a study examining a comprehensive approach to psychocorrective work with children with special educational needs (SEN). The approach integrates multiple psychological methods, forms of interaction, and conditions for effective developmental support. Particular attention is given to the analysis of the effectiveness of observation, parental surveys, the Glenn Doman method, the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and Zoltán Dienes’ logical blocks. Findings from the empirical study confirmed the effectiveness of a combined psychocorrective approach. The application of the Glenn Doman method enhanced children’s vocabulary development, attention, and memory. The PECS technique resulted in marked improvements in communication, daily living skills, and reductions in problematic behaviors, particularly among children with autism spectrum disorders and severe speech impairments. The use of Dienes’ logical blocks fostered logical reasoning, analytical and comparative abilities, and problem-solving skills. The data indicate that the systematic use of varied psychocorrective methods, combined with an individualized and child-centered approach, creates optimal conditions for the developmental progress of children with SEN. The article further outlines practical recommendations for psychologists conducting psychocorrective interventions with children with SEN. Key recommendations include the necessity of accurate diagnostic assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration among professionals, and the establishment of effective family engagement. Additionally, the importance of creating an emotionally safe learning environment, adapting interventions to the child’s specific needs, and sustaining motivation through positive reinforcement is emphasized. Finally, the study highlights the essential professional qualities of the psychologist – empathy, flexibility, attentiveness, and emotional resilience – as core factors underpinning successful and ethically sound psychocorrective practice.