Meta-analysis supports picture exchange communication system (PECS) as a promising method for improving communication skills of children with autism spectrum disorders

Evidence-Based Communication Assessment and Intervention

Volumn 5, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 3-6

  Simpson, Richard L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS   (United States)

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EID: 84886575448     PISSN: 17489539     EISSN: 17489547     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/17489539.2011.570011     Document Type: Article

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