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Original Article

Opening Up a ‘Whole New World’: Employer and Co-Worker Perspectives on Working with Individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication

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Pages 235-253 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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David J. Hajjar, John W. McCarthy, Joann P. Benigno & Jennifer Chabot. (2016) “You Get More Than You Give”: Experiences of Community Partners in Facilitating Active Recreation with Individuals who have Complex Communication Needs. Augmentative and Alternative Communication 32:2, pages 131-142.
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