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Language development and assessment in children with human immunodeficiency virus: 3 to 6 years.

Semin Speech Lang. 2000;21(1):37-46; quiz 46-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20229280
Layton TL; Scott GS; Department of Communication Disorders, North Carolina Central; University, Durham 27707, USA.

Abstract: Young children infected or exposed, or both to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) present with a variety of speech, language, and communication problems. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the impact that HIV has on young children from 3 to 6 years of age. Issues concerning medically related problems are discussed, along with assessment criteria and descriptions of communication disorders among HIV-infected and -exposed children.
Keywords: JOURNAL ARTICLE Case Report Child Child, Preschool Female Human HIV Seropositivity/*COMPLICATIONS Language Development Disorders/*DIAGNOSIS/*ETIOLOGY

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