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Clinical Issues

The impact of pediatric neuropsychological consultation in mild traumatic brain injury: a model for providing feedback after invalid performance

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Pages 579-598 | Received 23 Nov 2015, Accepted 07 Apr 2016, Published online: 03 May 2016

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