Evaluation of a peer-focused intervention to increase knowledge and Foster positive attitudes toward children with tourette syndrome

Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities

Volumn 19, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 531-542

  Holtz, Kristen D ^a   Tessman, Greta K ^b  

^a KDH Research and Communication Inc   (United States)

^b Danya International Inc   (United States)

Author keywords

Attitude change; Peer interventions; Tourette syndrome

Indexed keywords

EID: 38849178802     PISSN: 1056263X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10882-007-9042-z     Document Type: Article

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