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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Effects of Communication Partner Instruction on the Communication of Individuals using AAC: A Meta-Analysis

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Pages 271-284 | Received 31 Dec 2014, Accepted 25 Apr 2015, Published online: 10 Jun 2015

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