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@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ Example:
 
 ### child.connected
 
-* {Boolean} Set to false after `.disconnect' is called
+* {Boolean} Set to false after `.disconnect` is called
 
 If `.connected` is false, it is no longer possible to send messages.