An analysis of online resources for parents, siblings, and other caregivers of adults with intellectual disabilities

Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 33-41

  Hasman, Linda ^a   Zafron, Michelle L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO   (United States)

Author keywords

Adults with intellectual disabilities; Caregiving; Intellectual disabilities; Internet resources; Parents; Siblings

Indexed keywords

EID: 77149134672     PISSN: 15398285     EISSN: 15398293     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02763860903543312     Document Type: Article

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