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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals with Down Syndrome: A Croatian Survey Cover

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals with Down Syndrome: A Croatian Survey

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|Sep 2024

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Language: English
Page range: 51 - 58
Published on: Sep 6, 2024
Published by: Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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