The assessment and treatment of sensory defensiveness in adult mental health: A literature review

British Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 73, Issue 5, 2010, Pages 210-218

  Abernethy, H ^a  

^a BARNET ENFIELD AND HARINGEY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Adult mental health; Sensory defensiveness

Indexed keywords

EID: 77953241387     PISSN: 03080226     EISSN: 14776006     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4276/030802210X12734991664183     Document Type: Review

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