A biomechanical frame of reference for positioning children for functioning

Frames of Reference for Pediatric Occupational Therapy: Third Edition

Volumn , Issue , 2011, Pages 489-567

  Colangelo, Cheryl Ann ^a,b,c   Shea, Mary ^d  

^a North Salem Central School District   (United States)

^b Och Spine at New York Presbyterian Hospitals   (United States)

^c MERCY COLLEGE   (United States)

^d KESSLER INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION   (United States)

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