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Semin Speech Lang 2000; Volume 21(Number 1): 0037-0048
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-6863
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Language Development and Assessment in Children with Human Immunodeficiency Virus: 3 to 6 Years

Thomas L. Layton, Genine Sander Scott
  • Department of Communication Disorders, North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina (TLL); private practice, Chapel Hill, North Carolina (GSS)
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31 December 2000 (online)

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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.

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HIV-infected/exposed children - language assessment - communication disorders