The article offers a systematized review of scientific data on current development
of psychological and pedagogical support technologies in complex rehabilitation of children
with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in both Russian and international practice. In addition,
the paper presents current state and areas of psychological and pedagogical support of
families of children with the rare genetic disorder, as part of complex rehabilitation process.
Moreover, the article defines the prospects of studying the children’s special educational
needs, along with defining the criteria in selection of educational patterns and programs for
children with different types of SMA. As a result, the article concludes that a differentiated
approach in psychological and pedagogical support of children with SMA and their parents, as
part of a complex rehabilitation process, allows for individualized selection of rehabilitation
treatment methods that promote moderation of pathological processes and prevent possible
complications related to the disease.