A synthesis of knowledge relevant to pathways of service delivery for young children with or at risk of challenging behavior

Journal of Early Intervention

Volumn 29, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 81-106

  Powell, Diane ^a   Fixsen, Dean ^a   Dunlap, Glen ^a   Smith, Barbara ^b   Fox, Lise ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO   (United States)

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EID: 33947257303     PISSN: 10538151     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/105381510702900201     Document Type: Review

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