title: Occupational therapy for children with perinatal HIV infection.
abstract: This article discusses occupational therapy for children with perinatal HIV infection and their care-givers. An interdisciplinary early intervention and preschool program serving these children is described. Current medical and neurological research is reviewed to serve as a basis for occupational therapy intervention. Therapeutic approaches that integrate physical, neurological, developmental, and psychosocial needs are presented.
authors.affiliation: Occupational Therapy Program, College of Health Related Professions, State University of New York, Brooklyn 11203-2098.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hinojosa
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bedell
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Kaplan
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000635:transmission; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D009519:New York City; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*