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The Developmental Test of Visual Perception—Third Edition (DTVP-3): A Review, Critique, and Practice Implications

, PhD, MSc, MPA, BScOT (Hons), GCHPE, OT(C), OTR, & , BOccTher (Hons)
Pages 336-354 | Received 24 Aug 2015, Accepted 11 Oct 2015, Published online: 11 Dec 2015

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