Factorial validity of the reynolds intellectual assessment scales for referred students

Psychology in the Schools

Volumn 46, Issue 10, 2009, Pages 932-950

  Beaujean, A Alexander ^a   Mcglaughlin, Sean M ^b   Margulies, Allison S ^c  

^a BAYLOR UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Omaha Public Schools ^*  (United States)

^c Center for Children with Special Needs   (United States)

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EID: 76749138028     PISSN: 00333085     EISSN: 15206807     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/pits.20435     Document Type: Article

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