Identifying the Essential Components of Strength-based Technology Clubs for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Background: Strength-based technology clubs for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have become increasingly popular; however, they remain poorly described in the literature. Before the impact and benefit of strength-based technology clubs can be measured, consistency in their design and...
| Publicado en: | Developmental Neurorehabilitation Vol. 24; no. 5; pp. 323 - 337 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jul2021
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