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The young gifted child

Pretend play and maternal scaffolding: Comparisons of toddlers with advanced development, typical development, and hearing impairment

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Pages 41-51 | Received 02 Dec 2002, Accepted 27 Jan 2003, Published online: 20 Jan 2010

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