Communication intervention for children with autism spectrum disorders

Clinical Assessment and Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Volumn , Issue , 2008, Pages 299-325

  Schlosser, Ralf W ^a   Sigafoos, Jeff ^b  

^a NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON   (New Zealand)

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EID: 84882300931     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1016/B978-012373606-2.50012-7     Document Type: Chapter

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