Physical activity and learning disability.
The inclusion of people with learning disabilities in sporting activities promotes a number of positive outcomes. These may include opportunities for social inclusion, the creation of positive role models for other people with learning disabilities, the opportunity to present people with learning di...
| Published in: | British Journal of Nursing Vol. 21; no. 10; pp. 609 - 613 |
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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Mark Allen Holdings Limited
5/24/2012
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