Inclusive/exclusive? Contradictory perspectives on autism and inclusion: The case for an integrative position

International Journal of Inclusive Education

Volumn 15, Issue 6, 2011, Pages 667-682

  Ravet, Jackie ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

autism; inclusion; labelling; special needs; special pedagogies

Indexed keywords

EID: 79960797164     PISSN: 13603116     EISSN: 14645173     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13603110903294347     Document Type: Review

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