Occupational Therapy Practice in Mainstream Schools: Results from an Online Survey in Switzerland.
The shift towards inclusive education in many European countries has led to structural changes that affect both schools and their related professionals aiming to support children's participation. While most European countries acknowledge inclusive education and its need, serious challenges exist to...
| Published in: | Occupational Therapy International pp. 1 - 10 |
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| Format: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Wiley-Blackwell
5/13/2019
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