Promoting interaction with children using augmentative communication through a Peer-directed intervention

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education

Volumn 45, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 75-96

  Carter, Mark ^a   Maxwell, Katrina ^b  

^a MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b New South Wales Department of School Education   (Australia)

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EID: 0003056625     PISSN: 1034912X     EISSN: 1465346X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1034912980450106     Document Type: Article

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