Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 22, Issue 4 , Pages 234-239 , July 2008

Reactive Attachment Disorder

  • Gail Hornor, RNC, MS, CPNP

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Gail Hornor, RNC, MS, CPNP, Children's Hospital, Center for Child and Family Advocacy, 655 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43205

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PII: S0891-5245(07)00269-6

doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2007.07.003

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 22, Issue 4 , Pages 234-239 , July 2008

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