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Child Neuropsychology
A Journal on Normal and Abnormal Development in Childhood and Adolescence
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Original Articles

Neuropsychological Deficits in Relation to Symptoms of ADHD: Independent Contributions and Interactions

Pages 262-279 | Received 19 Mar 2008, Accepted 10 Sep 2008, Published online: 08 Apr 2009

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