THE IMPACT OF MODERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES ON SPEECH DISORDERS IN CHILDREN: POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES
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Digital technologies, children’s speech, disorders, speech therapy, pedagogical supervision, interactive learning, presidential decreesAbstract
This article is devoted to a scientific and pedagogical study of the influence of modern digital technologies on speech disorders in children. The findings of the research demonstrate that, when used appropriately and under pedagogical supervision, interactive applications, audiovisual materials, and speech therapy programs contribute to the expansion of children’s vocabulary, the development of phonemic awareness, and the formation of proper speech culture. Conversely, excessive screen time, passive content consumption, and solitary use of digital devices increase the risk of speech impairments, stuttering, delays in dialogic speech, and social isolation.The article provides practical recommendations for the rational use of digital technologies and the development of children’s communicative potential, based on the speeches and decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Among these recommendations, particular emphasis is placed on adjusting screen time according to age, subjecting digital content to pedagogical evaluation, fostering a culture of digital hygiene, employing interactive yet dialogue-based learning, and utilizing specialized speech therapy programs.
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