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Semin Speech Lang 2000; Volume 21(Number 1): 0063-0078
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-6866
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Communication Intervention and Therapeutic Issues in Pediatric Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Lemmietta G. McNeilly
  • Department of Communicative Disorders, Health Science Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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31 December 2000 (online)

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ABSTRACT

-This article provides an overview of treatment strategies that target communicative disorders exhibited by children exposed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The myriad of communicative disorders presented by these children is discussed in relationship to the complex needs of culturally diverse families. Rehabilitation considerations, the impact of health status on treatment outcomes, and the need to work collaboratively with other health care professionals in meeting children's needs from a family-focused perspective are further discussed.

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pediatric HIV communication disorders - speech-language therapy - culturally sensitive communication intervention

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