The relationship between symbolic play and executive function in young children

Australian Journal of Early Childhood

Volumn 36, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 21-27

  Kelly, Rachel ^a   Hammond, Sabine ^a   Dissanayake, Cheryl ^b   Ihsen, Elfriede ^b  

^a AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b LA TROBE UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 84878400333     PISSN: 03125033     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/183693911103600204     Document Type: Article

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