Occupational therapy incorporating animals for children with autism: A pilot investigation

American Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 60, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 268-274

  Sams, Mona J ^a   Fortney, Elizabeth V ^b   Willenbring, Stan ^c  

^a Mona's Ark   (United States)

^b Central State Hospital Virginia   (United States)

^c Dabney S Lancaster Community College   (United States)

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EID: 33745068428     PISSN: 02729490     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5014/ajot.60.3.268     Document Type: Review

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