An investigation of speech and language therapy to improve the communication environment of people with severe learning disabilities who have communication difficulties and behaviours that challenge services

Journal of Learning Disabilities

Volumn 2, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 203-211

  Chatterton, S ^a  

^a Health Centre Skaters   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0004679867     PISSN: 14690047     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/146900479800200406     Document Type: Article

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