Street crossing by typically developed children in real and virtual environments.
Independent street crossing is a necessary skill for children to have so they can engage in different occupations and complete tasks such as arriving at school or after-school activities. Without the appropriate opportunities to practice and master street crossing, children's participation will be i...
| Publicado en: | OTJR: Occupation, Participation & Health Vol. 28; no. 2; pp. 89 - 97 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
Spring2008
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