Complementary therapies in learning disabilities: Examining the evidence

Journal of Learning Disabilities

Volumn 2, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 10-15

  Wray, J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HULL   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0039550617     PISSN: 14690047     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/146900479800200103     Document Type: Article

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