Adaptation of an interview-based protocol to examine close relationships between children with developmental disabilities and peers

Australasian Journal of Special Education

Volumn 34, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 79-94

  Webster, Amanda A ^a   Carter, Mark ^a  

^a MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Children; Developmental disabilities; Friendship; Interview; Peers; Relationships

Indexed keywords

EID: 77957370409     PISSN: 10300112     EISSN: 18336914     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1375/ajse.34.1.79     Document Type: Article

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