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Exploring Misinterpretations of Giftedness and Adhd

Preservice Teachers' Perceptions of Behaviors Characteristic of ADHD and Giftedness

Pages 18-26 | Received 07 Jul 2007, Accepted 04 Feb 2008, Published online: 16 Dec 2008

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