An analysis of the efficacy of a motor skills training programme for young people with Moderate Learning Difficulties

International Journal of Special Education

Volumn 22, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 11-24

  Boyle, Christopher M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33947640960     PISSN: 08273383     EISSN: 08273383     Source Type: Journal    
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