Characteristics of operant learning games associated with optimal child and adult social - Emotional consequences

International Journal of Special Education

Volumn 22, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 14-25

  Dunst, Carl J ^a   Raab, Melinda ^a   Trivette, Carol M ^a   Wilson, Linda L ^a   Hamby, Deborah W ^a   Parkey, Cindy ^a   Gatens, Mary ^a   French, Jennie ^a  

^a Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute

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EID: 48749098770     PISSN: 08273383     EISSN: 08273383     Source Type: Journal    
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