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Central Auditory Processing and Language Learning Impairments: Implications for Neuroplasticity Research

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Plasticity and Signal Representation in the Auditory System

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Tallal, P., Fitch, R.H. (2005). Central Auditory Processing and Language Learning Impairments: Implications for Neuroplasticity Research. In: Syka, J., Merzenich, M.M. (eds) Plasticity and Signal Representation in the Auditory System. Springer, Boston, MA . https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-23181-1_36

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