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Child Neuropsychology
A Journal on Normal and Abnormal Development in Childhood and Adolescence
Volume 25, 2019 - Issue 4
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A new kid on the block: The Memory Validity Profile (MVP) in children with neurological conditions

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Pages 561-572 | Received 29 Jan 2018, Accepted 11 May 2018, Published online: 06 Jun 2018

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