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Original Research

Aided language modelling, responsive communication and eye-gaze technology as communication intervention for adults with Rett syndrome: three experimental single case studies

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Pages 1011-1025 | Received 03 Feb 2021, Accepted 09 Aug 2021, Published online: 28 Aug 2021

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