Human speech is the most complex function of the body. It consists of a subtle interaction of breathing, voice formation, speech hearing. In children with disabilities (disabilities), speech diagnosis is further complicated by somatic (physiological) diseases, as well as organic damage to the central nervous system (central nervous system). Therefore, this interaction is often disrupted and pathological stereotypes are formed in the child, such as rapid breathing, the tension in the general and articulatory muscles, and fear of speech.

Application

 Everyone knows that speech is unthinkable without speech breathing. The organs of the speech apparatus are involved in the mechanism of voice formation: the larynx, vocal folds, tongue, lips. Thus, healthy breathing, and on its basis, speech breathing is an indispensable basis for speech. Correct speech breathing in schoolchildren in need of speech therapy help ensures correct assimilation of sounds, just as correct speech breathing is able to change the strength of their sound and helps to correctly, observe pauses, maintain the fluency of speech.

The use of the biofeedback method (BFB) allows one to destroy pathological stereotypes of speech and form new stereotypes corresponding to the individual norm of the child.

So what is unique about the BFB method in treating such problems?

The essence of the method: the method of biofeedback (BFB) is a modern highly effective, and most importantly non-drug method, in which the patient is provided with the help of special equipment information about the functioning of his organs and systems, which in normal conditions is inaccessible to conscious control. Based on the data obtained, with the help of biofeedback equipment and under the guidance of a biofeedback instructor, the patient learns to change the work of his own body in the required direction. The device receives the heart rate (heart rate) and RR (respiration rate) signals and transmits them to the computer, where the signals are converted. It should be noted that the biofeedback method does not have any harmful effect on the body, but is only a recorder of the ongoing physiological processes. The implementation of the proposed unconventional method allows you to avoid stereotypes in the correctional and developmental process.

Where and how is it used?

 The program is effective: for stuttering; logoneurosis; alalia, aphasia; dyslexia; dyslalia, and phonation disorder.

SPEECH CORRECTION PROGRAM is complex and includes:

Stage 1 – diagnostic:

Consultation and examination of the patient, his speech, and functional state to determine the causes of the speech defect. Drawing up an individual, scheme for conducting a treatment and correction course, which includes:

• Special articulation exercises.
• Game training with the multimedia computer program “LOGO”.
• Facial massage for certain diseases.

Special articulation exercises are always performed with the patient.

Stage 2 – Formation of diaphragmatic relaxation breathing in the patient

Stage 3 – work on the main components of speech and normalization of the functioning of the muscles of the articulatory apparatus

Stage 4 – the formation of continuous fluent speech skills

Stage 5 – consolidation of the acquired skills and summing up the results of treatment and correction work

The complex biofeedback program allows you to get rid of various speech defects in 25-30 sessions! The effectiveness of the technique is 94%