Grandparents of Children with Special Needs: Insights into Their Experiences and Concerns

Journal of Early Intervention

Volumn 10, Issue 1, 1986, Pages 36-44

  Vadasy, Patricia F ^a   Fewell, Rebecca R ^a   Meyer, Donald J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON   (United States)

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EID: 84970441420     PISSN: 10538151     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/105381518601000104     Document Type: Article

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