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Research Article

The Effect of Play-Based Occupational Therapy on Playfulness and Social Play of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

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Received 14 Mar 2024, Accepted 23 May 2024, Published online: 06 Jun 2024

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