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Research Articles

A comparison of the physical fitness of individuals with intellectually disabilities autism spectrum disorders and Down syndrome diagnosis

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Pages 397-405 | Received 02 Sep 2021, Accepted 13 Jul 2022, Published online: 27 Jul 2022

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