Children with gender identity disorder: Is there a best practice?

@article{Zucker2008ChildrenWG,
  title={Children with gender identity disorder: Is there a best practice?},
  author={Kenneth J. Zucker},
  journal={Neuropsychiatrie De L'enfance Et De L'adolescence},
  year={2008},
  volume={56},
  pages={358-364}
}
  • K. Zucker
  • Published 1 September 2008
  • Psychology
  • Neuropsychiatrie De L'enfance Et De L'adolescence
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