An ecobehavioural analysis of interactive engagement of children with developmental disabilities with their peers in inclusive preschools

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education

Volumn 52, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 121-137

  Hamilton, David ^a,b  

^a MONASH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b DEAKIN UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Developmental disabilities; Down syndrome; Ecobehavioural analysis; Interactive engagement; Pre schools

Indexed keywords

EID: 20444467723     PISSN: 1034912X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10349120500086363     Document Type: Review

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