PSYCHO-SPEECH DEVELOPMENT DELAY IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN: CLINICAL AND NEUROLOGICAL FEATURES AND RESULTS OF AN ORIGINAL STUDY

Psycho-speech development delay (PSDD) is one of the most relevant problems in modern pediatric neurology and psychology. The aim of the study was to investigate the clinical-neurological and cognitive characteristics of preschool children with PSDD, as well as to assess the impact of perinatal risk factors. A total of 40 children aged 3–6 years were examined. Significant impairments in cognitive functions, speech, and the emotional-volitional sphere associated with organic lesions of the central nervous system (CNS) were identified. The obtained data confirm the need for early diagnosis and comprehensive correction.