Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 77-81 , June 2009

Motor Stereotypies

  • Harvey S. Singer, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Harvey S. Singer, MD, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Rubenstein Child Health Building, Suite 2158, 200 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287

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Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 77-81 , June 2009

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