Implementing a multimethod, multilevel literacy program for students with mental retardation

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

Volumn 14, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 231-239

  Hedrick, Wanda B ^a   Katims, David S ^a   Carr, Norma J ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO   (United States)

^b North East Independent School District ^*  (United States)

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EID: 0038966488     PISSN: 10883576     EISSN: 15384829     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/108835769901400405     Document Type: Article

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