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Semin Speech Lang 2000; Volume 21(Number 1): 0079-0087
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-6867
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Psychosocial Issues in Pediatric Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Richard K. Adler
  • Communication Improvements, P.C., Decatur, Georgia
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31 December 2000 (online)

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ABSTRACT

-This article discusses the psychosocial issues associated with pediatric human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Using a psychosocial model instead of the usual medical or rehabilitation model will challenge speech-language pathologists to incorporate an understanding of the psychosocial stresses that affect a child's progression through HIV/AIDS and ensure that they receive adequate consideration in a total treatment model. A case study illustrates the relationship between communication disorders and HIV/AIDS.

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pediatric psychosocial issues - pediatric HIV/AIDS - communication disorders in HIV/AIDS

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