Development of an Expressive Language Sampling Procedure in Fragile X Syndrome
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Effects of sampling context on spontaneous expressive language in males with fragile X syndrome or Down syndrome.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0196-206X
DOI: 10.1097/dbp.0b013e31828742fc