Primitive reflexes and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Developmental origins of classroom dysfunction

International Journal of Special Education

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 23-37

  Taylor, Myra ^a   Houghton, Stephen ^a   Chapman, Elaine ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA   (Australia)

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