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Research Article

Survey of Handwriting Instruction Practices of Elementary Teachers and Educational Programs: Implications for Occupational Therapy

, DHS, OTR/L, BCP, , MS, OTR/L & , MS, OTR/L
Pages 120-137 | Received 22 Mar 2012, Accepted 09 May 2012, Published online: 22 Jun 2012

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