Evaluating inclusion: An examination of parent views and factors influencing their perspectives

International Journal of Disability, Development and Education

Volumn 51, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 271-285

  Leyser, Yona ^a   Kirk, Rea ^a,b  

^a NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN PLATTEVILLE   (United States)

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EID: 4444333237     PISSN: 1034912X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1034912042000259233     Document Type: Review

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