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Research Articles

Clinical and Cognitive Features of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with Intellectual Giftedness: A Systematic Review

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Pages 347-360 | Received 19 Feb 2023, Accepted 30 Oct 2023, Published online: 06 Nov 2023

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