The authentic alternative for assessment in early intervention: An emerging evidence-based practice

Journal of Early Intervention

Volumn 28, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 17-22

  Bagnato, Stephen J ^a,b,c  

^a CHILDREN S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH   (United States)

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EID: 28844498670     PISSN: 10538151     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/105381510502800102     Document Type: Review

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