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Improving the Sensory Environments of Mental Health in-patient Facilities for Autistic Children and Young People
Child Care in Practice, Volume: 29, Issue: 1, Pages: 35 - 53
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Poor mental health—compared to that of the neurotypical child population—is a serious concern for many autistic children and young people around the world. In the UK, we have an increasing number of autistic young people receiving care in NHS funded in-patient mental health facilities. While sensory...
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