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Tutorial and Synthesis Article

The Potential Influence of Stimulus Overselectivity in AAC: Information from Eye Tracking and Behavioral Studies of Attention with Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

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Pages 172-185 | Received 29 Sep 2013, Accepted 16 Feb 2014, Published online: 29 Apr 2014

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