Questionable Utilization of Paraprofessionals in Inclusive Schools: Are We Addressing Symptoms or Causes?

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 10-26

  Giangreco, Michael F ^a   Broer, Stephen M ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT   (United States)

^b Northwestern Counseling and Support Services   (United States)

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EID: 84993708211     PISSN: 10883576     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/10883576050200010201     Document Type: Article

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