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Relationship between primitive reflexes and fine motor skills in children with specific learning disorders

Author(s):
Hossein AlibakhshiHossein Alibakhshi, Masoomeh SalmaniMasoomeh Salmani, Zahra AhmadizadehZahra Ahmadizadeh, Mona SiminghalamMona SiminghalamMona Siminghalam ORCID,*

Koomesh:Vol. 20, issue 3; 478-483
Published online:Sep 29, 2018
Article type:Research Article
Received:Feb 01, 2017
Accepted:Dec 02, 2017
How to Cite:Hossein AlibakhshiMasoomeh SalmaniZahra AhmadizadehMona SiminghalamRelationship between primitive reflexes and fine motor skills in children with specific learning disorders.koomesh.20(3):e152982.

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