Is sensory integration effective for children with language-learning disorders?: A critical review of the evidence

Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools

Volumn 30, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 393-400

  Griffer, Mona R ^a  

^a MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Language learning disorders; Sensory integration; Treatment efficacy

Indexed keywords

EID: 0033244527     PISSN: 01611461     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1044/0161-1461.3004.393     Document Type: Review

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