Toward a resolution of inconsistencies in the phonological deficit theory of reading disorders: Phonological reading difficulties are more severe in high-IQ poor readers

Journal of Learning Disabilities

Volumn 40, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 66-79

  Johnston, Rhona S ^a   Morrison, Marjorie ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HULL   (United Kingdom)

^b NONE

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EID: 33846481964     PISSN: 00222194     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/00222194070400010501     Document Type: Article

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