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Economic and Psychological Benefits from Employment: The experiences and perspectives of mothers of disabled children

SUZAN LEWIS
,
CAROLYN KAGAN
,
PATRICIA HEATON
&
MAUREEN CRANSHAW
Pages 561-575 | Published online: 01 Jul 2010

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