Assessment and Implementation of Positive Behavior Support in Preschools

Topics in Early Childhood Special Education

Volumn 27, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 174-192

  Benedict, Elizabeth A ^a   Horner, Robert H ^b   Squires, Jane K ^b  

^a PURDUE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF OREGON   (United States)

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EID: 37649016175     PISSN: 02711214     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/02711214070270030801     Document Type: Article

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