From theory to practice: A contextual framework for understanding self-determination in early childhood environments

Infants and Young Children

Volumn 16, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 77-87

  Erwin, Elizabeth J ^a   Brown, Fredda ^a  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK   (United States)

Author keywords

Choices; Disabilities; Early childhood; Self determination; Young children

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; BEHAVIOR; CHILD; CHILDHOOD; CONCEPT FORMATION; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR; FAMILY; HUMAN; LEARNING; QUESTIONNAIRE; SELF MONITORING; SKILL;

EID: 0037259243     PISSN: 08963746     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00001163-200301000-00008     Document Type: Article

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