Speech disorders in children as a social problem

Purpose. To analyze the dynamics and structure of disability due to speech impairment in citizens under the age of 18 based on the results of an examination at the Federal Institution “Main Bureau of Medical and Social Expertise” of the Ministry of Labor of Russia for the period 2018–2024, as well as speech disorders of students in 6 educational institutions in Moscow for the period 2024. Material and methods. Data from medical expert documents, an electronic database of medical and social examination protocols (MSE) were analyzed using the EAVIIAS program (Unified Automated Vertically Integrated Information and Analytical System) MSE, as well as statistical data from a speech therapist teacher for the educational institutions in Moscow under consideration. Results. According to MSE data, data from 4012 children of different age categories, as well as data from 168 Moscow students, were analyzed. Possible causes of speech disorders are considered. Options for solving the problem are proposed. Conclusion. The correct choice of methods and means for correcting speech disorders significantly increases the possibility of improving speech function.