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The aim of this study is to find out how the linguistic development of the child can be supported in early childhood education, and what is the role of the special kindergartner in supporting this development. Also, the aim is to find out what methods using special kindergartners support the children of this linguistic evolution and the development of linguistic difficulties, as well as what kind of cooperation the special kindergartner makes with a speech therapist in support of the child's linguistic development. The research was carried through using qualitative research methods. The data was collected in an open questionnaire, the E-Form. Link to the E-form was sent by e-mail to the special kindergartners in the region of Lohja and Nummela. They were combined 14. The questionnaire was answered by seven of the special kindergartners. The data were analyzed using content analysis method and the resulting material were grouped and classified with themes and types. The results of the study showed that the role of special kindergartner in supporting the child's language development is significant. Kindergartner or the child's parents were often asked for special kindergarten’s consulting. The results showed that all special kindergartners had uniform methods to support the child's language. The child's individuality had to be taken into notice and to plan interventions in accordance with the child's skills and needs. In kindergar-ten and at home should had a uniform set of rules for the use of methods of support. Also, the results showed that the co-operation with a speech therapist were seen important. All special kindergartners answered that they work with a speech therapist weekly. Special kin-dergartners told that they plan supporting methods for the linguistic development with a speech therapist.