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Evidence-Based Approaches To the Management of Cognitive and Behavioral Impairments Following Pediatric Brain Injury

Cathy Catroppa1 Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia;2 Royal Children‘s Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia;3 University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3010, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Cheryl Soo1 Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
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Louise Crowe1 Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia;3 University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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Damith Woods4 Department of Paediatric Rehabilitation, Women‘s & Children‘s Hospital, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, SA5006, Australia
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Vicki Anderson1 Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia;2 Royal Children‘s Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia;3 University of Melbourne, Victoria, 3010, Australia
Pages 719-731 | Published online: 07 Nov 2012

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