Differences in self-concept among student with and without learning disabilities in al Karak district in Jordan

International Journal of Special Education

Volumn 25, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 72-

  Zyoudi, Mohammed Al ^a  

^a UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY   (United Arab Emirates)

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EID: 77956837218     PISSN: 08273383     EISSN: 08273383     Source Type: Journal    
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