The instructional characteristics of inclusive classes for elementary students with severe disabilities: An exploratory study

Journal of Behavioral Education

Volumn 8, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 415-437

  McDonnell, John ^a   Thorson, Nadine ^a   McQuivey, Camille ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF UTAH   (United States)

^b Davis County School District   (United States)

Author keywords

Inclusion; Instruction; Severe disabilities

Indexed keywords

EID: 54649083441     PISSN: 10530819     EISSN: 15733513     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1022853231957     Document Type: Article

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