Examining the IFSPs of rural, low-income families: Are they reflective of family concerns?

Journal of Research in Childhood Education

Volumn 21, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 149-162

  Ridgley, Robyn ^a   Hallam, Rena ^b  

^a MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE   (United States)

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EID: 33846228734     PISSN: 02568543     EISSN: 21502641     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02568540609594585     Document Type: Article

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