A contemporary review of the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD

Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties

Volumn 14, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 199-214

  Wright, Craig ^a,b   Shelton, Doug ^c   Wrighta, Michalle ^a  

^a Understanding Minds   (Australia)

^b GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^c QUEENSLAND HEALTH   (Australia)

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EID: 84899468289     PISSN: 19404158     EISSN: 19404166     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19404150903264336     Document Type: Article

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