Methodological issues in exploring the ideas of children with autism concerning self and spirituality

Journal of Religion, Disability and Health

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 64-76

  Lewis, Ann ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Autism; Ethics; Faith; Methodologies; Reflexivity; Research methods; Silence; Spirituality

Indexed keywords

EID: 60649092369     PISSN: 15228967     EISSN: 15229122     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15228960802581446     Document Type: Article

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