An Investigation of Transition Practices for Middle School Youth

Career Development for Exceptional Individuals

Volumn 30, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 147-157

  Weidenthal, Corinne ^a   Kochhar Bryant, Carol ^a  

^a GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84992785610     PISSN: 08857288     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/08857288070300030401     Document Type: Article

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