Applying a strengths-based practice approach in working with people with developmental disabilities and their families

Families in Society

Volumn 80, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 25-33

  Russo, Rosalie J ^a  

^a NONE   (United States)

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EID: 0033248527     PISSN: 10443894     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1606/1044-3894.636     Document Type: Article

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