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Child Neuropsychology
A Journal on Normal and Abnormal Development in Childhood and Adolescence
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To What Extent Does Bilingualism Affect Children's Performance on the NEPSY?

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Pages 71-81 | Received 10 Jul 2006, Accepted 05 Jan 2007, Published online: 19 Dec 2007

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