[Approaches to formation of a territorial logopedic service]

The incidence of speech disorders in children and adolescents of the Ryazan region in 1993-1998 is analyzed. Speech abnormalities became highly prevalent among children in recent years, particularly among preschool children, and hence specialized service for subjects with speech disorders is to be formed, which should pay the priority attention to children. Approaches to creation of logopedic service of a territory are outlined.