Sensitivity to speech rhythm explains individual differences in reading ability independently of phonological awareness

British Journal of Developmental Psychology

Volumn 26, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 357-367

  Holliman, Andrew J ^a   Wood, Clare ^b   Sheehy, Kieron ^a  

^a OPEN UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

^b Institute for Clean Growth and Future Mobility   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 65749273153     PISSN: 0261510X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1348/026151007X241623     Document Type: Article

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