The self-perceptions of pupils with down syndrome in relation to their academic competence, physical competence and social acceptance

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education

Volumn 46, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 515-529

  Begley, Amanda ^a  

^a NONE   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33644857799     PISSN: 1034912X     EISSN: 1465346X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/103491299100489     Document Type: Article

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