Comprehension of pretence in children with autism

British Journal of Developmental Psychology

Volumn 26, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 265-280

  Bigham, Sally ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 67650308225     PISSN: 0261510X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1348/026151007X235855     Document Type: Article

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