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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Fostering Ambulation for a Preschool Child with Rett Syndrome: A Case Report

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Pages 354-364 | Received 27 Aug 2013, Accepted 15 Feb 2014, Published online: 20 Mar 2014

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