Autism as metaphor: Narrative and counter-narrative

International Journal of Inclusive Education

Volumn 12, Issue 5-6, 2008, Pages 459-476

  Broderick, Alicia A ^a   Ne'Eman, Ari ^b  

^a Och Spine at New York Presbyterian Hospitals   (United States)

^b Autistic Self Advocacy Network   (United States)

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EID: 61849175898     PISSN: 13603116     EISSN: 14645173     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13603110802377490     Document Type: Article

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