An analysis of constraints on access to augmentative communication in cerebral palsy

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 76, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 153-161

  Costigan, F Aileen ^a   Newell, Karl M ^a  

^a PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Cerebral palsy; Communication aids for the disabled; Conceptual framework; Motor skills

Indexed keywords

CEREBRAL PALSY; FACILITATED COMMUNICATION; LIMB MOVEMENT; MOTOR CONTROL; MOTOR PERFORMANCE; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST; REVIEW; TASK PERFORMANCE;

EID: 67651062344     PISSN: 00084174     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/000841740907600304     Document Type: Review

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