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Original Research Paper

Modifying a behavior intervention plan according to classroom aides acceptability ratings: effects on treatment integrity and challenging behavior

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Pages 185-194 | Received 24 Oct 2018, Accepted 26 Feb 2019, Published online: 22 Jun 2019

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