An integrative model for including children with autistic spectrum disorder in general education settings - A practical lesson in Israel

International Journal of Special Education

Volumn 24, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 66-77

  Eldar, Eitan ^a   Talmor, Rachel ^a   Romem, Zohar Dayan ^a  

^a WINGATE INSTITUTE   (Israel)

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EID: 72049090668     PISSN: 08273383     EISSN: 08273383     Source Type: Journal    
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