FORMATION OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN CHILDREN WITH MOTOR ALALIA BASED ON NEW TECHNOLOGIES

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The article discusses modern technologies that contribute to the development of communication in children with motor alalia. The categories of digital and alternative means of communication (AAC), the possibilities of programs based on artificial intelligence, and the application of augmented and virtual reality in speech therapy practice are described. Conditions for the effective implementation of innovative tools in the educational process are presented, and research results on their application are analyzed. Keywords: severe speech disorders, motor alalia, communication, AAC, AR, VR, speech therapy, technologies Introduction: Modern educational and correctional practices necessitate a reevaluation of approaches to developing communication skills in children with severe speech disorders. Taking into account the rapid advancement of digital technologies, it becomes evident that innovative tools can significantly enhance the effectiveness of speech therapy and facilitate the full social integration of children with speech developmental delays. This topic is particularly relevant in the context of inclusive education, as the task here is to create an opportunity for each child to fully interact with their environment. The purpose of this article is to analyze the modern technologies used to form communication in children with motor alalia, to determine their potential and conditions for successful implementation in educational and corrective-developmental practice. Motor alalia in children is a severe speech disorder that affects not only speech development but also cognitive, emotional-volitional, and social development. One of the main challenges is the limitation of communicative abilities, which leads to impaired social adaptation and the formation of secondary developmental issues. In modern speech therapy and special pedagogy, digital technologies have become an integral part of the corrective-developmental process. Digital speech therapy applications are special software products designed to correct various components of the speech system in children, in particular, sound pronunciation, grammatical structure, vocabulary, auditory and visual memory, attention, and articulatory movements. Examples of such applications: • "LogoMir" is an interactive software package designed to automate sounds, develop phonemic perception, train auditory and visual memory, and the grammatical structure of speech. It is distinguished by the multi-stage structure of tasks and the ability to adapt to the child's speech development level. • "Speech Trainer" - a program that includes a series of articulation and breathing exercises, as well as game-based tasks for developing coherent speech and understanding of grammatical structures. This program is widely used in speech therapy practice, both for individual and group sessions. • "Children Speak" - a multimedia application for early speech development that features visual instructions, voice guidance, emotionally engaging characters, and game elements. This significantly increases children's interest in participating in the activities. The advantages of digital applications include: page 1589 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN: 2692-5206, Impact Factor: 12,23 American Academic publishers, volume 05, issue 05, 2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai • high level of visual clarity and interactivity, • the ability to repeat exercises multiple times, • adaptation of difficulty levels to each child's individual characteristics, • automatic recording of results and progress, • integration of audio and video materials for comprehensive speech development. 1. AAC technologies (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a set of tools, methods, and strategies designed to support and replace verbal speech in individuals with impaired communicative function. In speech therapy, these technologies play a crucial role in working with children with motor alalia, who have completely or partially lost their ability to speak due to severe speech, cognitive, or multiple disabilities. Modern AAC tools include: • Low-tech tools: communication boards, booklets with pictograms, PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) cards, sign language, and other forms of visual communication support. • High-tech tools: tablets and communication devices with speech synthesizers, software for creating personalized communication interfaces (for example, Grid 3, GoTalk NOW, CoughDrop), devices capable of integration with switches and eye-tracking systems. These technologies enable children to engage in social interactions, express their needs, feelings, and intentions, which is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and social adaptation. The use of AAC increases a child's level of independence, improves their quality of life, and contributes to the formation of a positive self-image. According to