Different strategies for embracing inclusive education: A snap shot of individual cases from three Countries

International Journal of Special Education

Volumn 25, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 98-109

  Wah, Lee Lay ^a  

^a SCHOOL OF PHYSICS   (Malaysia)

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EID: 78049491074     PISSN: 08273383     EISSN: 08273383     Source Type: Journal    
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