Perceptions and needs of hispanic and non-hispanic parents of children receiving learning disabilities services

Bilingual Research Journal

Volumn 23, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 373-387

  Torres Burgo, Nydia ^a   Reyes Wasson, Pamela ^b   Brusca Vega, Rita ^c  

^a Red Oak School   (United States)

^b Helen C Peirce School   (United States)

^c NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 85011210161     PISSN: 15235882     EISSN: 15235890     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15235882.1999.10162741     Document Type: Article

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