The double-deficit hypothesis: A comprehensive analysis of the evidence

Journal of Learning Disabilities

Volumn 39, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 25-47

  Vukovic, Rose K ^a,b   Siegel, Linda S ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   (Canada)

^b 2125 Main Mall ^*  (United States)

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EID: 32844467387     PISSN: 00222194     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/00222194060390010401     Document Type: Article

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