With and without words: Exploring occupation in relation to young children with autism

Journal of Occupational Science

Volumn 10, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 67-79

  Spitzer, Susan L ^a  

^a Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation   (United States)

Author keywords

Daily activities; Developmental disabilities; Frame analysis; Occupational therapy; Qualitative methods; Theory formation

Indexed keywords

EID: 67649919510     PISSN: 14427591     EISSN: 21581576     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14427591.2003.9686513     Document Type: Article

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