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Promoting the social inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorders in community groups

Roy McConkey Institute of Nursing Research, University of Ulster, Newtownabbey, Northern IrelandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Audrey Mullan AutismNI, Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road, Belfast
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Jackie Addis AutismNI, Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road, Belfast
Pages 827-835 | Received 09 Apr 2011, Accepted 03 May 2011, Published online: 15 Jul 2011

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