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Research Article

Emotional Well-Being of Children and Youth with Severe Motor and Communication Impairment: A Conceptual Understanding

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Pages 554-575 | Received 16 Jul 2021, Accepted 06 Jul 2022, Published online: 28 Jul 2022

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