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A Review of Educational Approaches for Individuals with Autism

Ian Dempsey Special Education Centre, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
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Phil Foreman Special Education Centre, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia
Pages 103-116 | Published online: 21 Jul 2010

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