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Language and oral-motor development and disorders in infants and young toddlers with human immunodeficiency virus.

Semin Speech Lang. 2000;21(1):19-34; quiz 34-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/20229279
Davis-McFarland E; Communication Sciences and Disorders Program, Medical University; of South Carolina, Charleston 29425, USA.

Abstract: There are only a few studies on the preverbal and language development of infants and toddlers with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). However, the available literature indicates that HIV infection appears to compromise language development. No studies could be found on the oral-motor development of such children. This article reviews current research on the preverbal and language development of children with HIV from birth to 3 years of age and provides recommendations for future research. Information on several virus-related pathologies that can interfere with oral-motor integrity and development is also presented. Proper intervention to remediate language disorders and support oral-motor development of these children requires their comprehensive assessment, and a dynamic assessment strategy is recommended.
Keywords: JOURNAL ARTICLE Apraxias/DIAGNOSIS/*ETIOLOGY Brain Diseases/COMPLICATIONS Child, Preschool Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced/*DIAGNOSIS/*ETIOLOGY Female Human HIV Seropositivity/*COMPLICATIONS/DIAGNOSIS Infant Infant, Newborn Language Disorders/DIAGNOSIS/*ETIOLOGY/THERAPY Male Remedial Teaching

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