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Self-Injurious Behaviour in People with Learning Disabilities: Determinants and Interventions

Chris Oliver Institute of Psychiatry, London University, London, United Kingdom
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Donna Head Institute of Psychiatry, London University, London, United Kingdom
Pages 101-116 | Published online: 11 Jul 2009

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