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Research Report

Speech and language therapy intervention with a group of persistent and prolific young offenders in a non-custodial setting with previously undiagnosed speech, language and communication difficulties

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Received 07 Oct 2009, Accepted 29 Apr 2010, Published online: 07 Jul 2010

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