The feasibility and effects of a parent-facilitated social skills training program on social engagement of children with autism spectrum disorders

Psychology in the Schools

Volumn 51, Issue 3, 2014, Pages 241-255

  Radley, Keith C ^a   Jenson, William R ^b   Clark, Elaine ^b   O'Neill, Robert E ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF UTAH   (United States)

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EID: 84893670361     PISSN: 00333085     EISSN: 15206807     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/pits.21749     Document Type: Article

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