FEATURES OF TEACHING SUNNY PEOPLE THE PROFESSION

Despite the fact that Down syndrome and the very concept of "children of the sun" began to be actively used back in the 19th century to characterize special people who differ from others in physical and intellectual development, many questions concerning the causes of pathology, the conditions of development of such children, the problems of their socialization, the peculiarities of teaching the profession remain relevant today. The article examines the factors influencing the development of Down syndrome; highlights the features that characterize sunny people. Special attention is paid to the importance and role of the family in the process of development, upbringing and education of the "children of the sun". Modern statistics show that a child who grows up in a family achieves higher indicators in studies, sports, and career. The authors of the study note the peculiarities of teaching such children; on the basis of this, emphasis is placed on the importance of the correct selection of forms, means, and tools for teaching the profession. Thus, game forms of learning become relevant and significant; visual materials (pictures, drawings, diagrams); technical means (computers, tablets), etc. One of the important conditions of professional training is the development of independence among students with Down syndrome, the formation of skills necessary for success, adaptation, social regulation and skills preceding the choice of a profession. The article defines the goals of professional training of people with Down syndrome; describes the features of professional rehabilitation of this group; considers the main approaches to the correction of mental development. The recommended sequence of training in organizations engaged in the professional training of solar people is also presented.