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The Neuronal Group Selection Theory: a framework to explain variation in normal motor development

2000; Wiley; Volume: 42; Issue: 8 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1469-8749.2000.tb00714.x

1469-8749

Mijna Hadders‐Algra,

Infant Health and Development

Developmental Medicine & Child NeurologyVolume 42, Issue 8 p. 566-572 Free Access The Neuronal Group Selection Theory: a framework to explain variation in normal motor development Mijna Hadders-Algra MD PhD, Corresponding Author Mijna Hadders-Algra MD PhD Movement and Development Group, Department of Medical Physiology, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.Correspondence to author at University Hospital Groningen, Developmental Neurology, CMC-IV, 3rd floor, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 KZ Groningen, The Netherlands. m.hadders-algra@med.rug.nlSearch for more papers by this author Mijna Hadders-Algra MD PhD, Corresponding Author Mijna Hadders-Algra MD PhD Movement and Development Group, Department of Medical Physiology, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.Correspondence to author at University Hospital Groningen, Developmental Neurology, CMC-IV, 3rd floor, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 KZ Groningen, The Netherlands. m.hadders-algra@med.rug.nlSearch for more papers by this author First published: 13 February 2007 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8749.2000.tb00714.xCitations: 31AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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