title: Psychosocial issues in pediatric human immunodeficiency virus.
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.
authors.affiliation: Communication Improvements, P.C., Decatur, GA 30339, USA.
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Adler
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003147:Communication Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male