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Insomnia in Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

  • Michal Kahn
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    School of Psychological Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv 6997801, Israel
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    School of Psychological Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel

    College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University, Sturt Road, Bedford Park, South Australia 5042, Australia
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Published:February 26, 2023DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsmc.2023.01.001

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