Characteristics of the closest relationships between children with developmental disabilities and peers in inclusive settings

Australasian Journal of Special Education

Volumn 34, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 61-78

  Webster, Amanda A ^a   Carter, Mark ^a  

^a MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Children; Developmental disabilities; Friendship; Peers; Relationships

Indexed keywords

EID: 77957373303     PISSN: 10300112     EISSN: 18336914     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1375/ajse.34.1.61     Document Type: Article

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