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Sophia: Gifts of Wisdom for Parents and Professionals

Phase 3: CARE in Practice

A mother and research coordinator for CanChild Center for Childhood Disability Research speaks to Health Care providers about team work that works well!

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Phase 3: CARE in Practice

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