The quality of life of a child with Asperger's Disorder in a general education setting: A pilot case study

International Journal of Special Education

Volumn 20, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 85-101

  Mayton, Michael R ^a  

^a Beacon Behavioural Consultants Inc ^*  (United States)

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