Understanding adhd in girls: Identification and social characteristics

International Journal of Special Education

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 171-184

  Grskovic, Janice A ^a   Zentall, Sydney S ^b  

^a INDIANA UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST   (United States)

^b PURDUE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 77954093758     PISSN: 08273383     EISSN: 08273383     Source Type: Journal    
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