The manual presents a system of purposeful correctional and pedagogical work to overcome and prevent minor deviations in the development of children| the basics of education and upbringing of children of early and preschool age with mild developmental disabilities are considered | describes the content, methods and techniques of correctional and developmental work with children aimed at protecting children's health, their social, physical, cognitive, activity and aesthetic development.The manual is addressed to teachers-defectologists, educational psychologists working with children early and preschool age. It will be useful to parents raising children of early and preschool age, students of pedagogical and psychological universities.