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Psychometric properties of the questionnaire version (ERS-Q) of the Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) for assessment of residential programmes for individuals with autism Cover

Psychometric properties of the questionnaire version (ERS-Q) of the Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) for assessment of residential programmes for individuals with autism

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|Jun 2010

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Language: English
Page range: 245 - 256
Submitted on: Jan 1, 2009
Accepted on: Nov 10, 2009
Published on: Jun 4, 2010
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

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