Computer-aided learning for people with autism - A framework for research and development

Innovations in Education and Teaching International

Volumn 37, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 218-228

  Moore, David ^a   McGrath, Paul ^b   Thorpe, John ^b  

^a LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b NONE

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EID: 0034341725     PISSN: 14703297     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13558000050138452     Document Type: Article

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