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Research Paper

School success and participation for students with cerebral palsy: a qualitative study exploring multiple perspectives

Helen M. Bourke-TaylorOccupational Therapy Department, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia; Correspondence[email protected]
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Claire CotterCerebral Palsy Education Centre, Glen Waverley, Australia; View further author information
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Aislinn LalorOccupational Therapy Department, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia; View further author information
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Lindy JohnsonSchool of Human Health and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Melbourne, AustraliaView further author information
Pages 2163-2171 | Received 25 Oct 2016, Accepted 04 May 2017, Published online: 19 May 2017

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