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International Journal of CoCreation in Design and the Arts
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A designer's approach: how can autistic adults with learning disabilities be involved in the design process?

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Pages 49-69 | Received 06 Apr 2014, Accepted 09 Dec 2014, Published online: 12 Jan 2015

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