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Child Neuropsychology
A Journal on Normal and Abnormal Development in Childhood and Adolescence
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The Relation Between ADHD Symptoms and Fine Motor Control: A Genetic Study

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Pages 138-150 | Received 08 Mar 2010, Accepted 11 Jul 2010, Published online: 25 Nov 2010

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