Validation and adaptation of the Norwegian version of Hayes Ability Screening Index for intellectual difficulties in

Erik Søndenaa1, Øyvind Nygård, Jim Aage Nøttestad

  • 1Forensic Department Brøset, Center for Research and Education in Forensic Psychiatry, P.O. 1803 Lade, 7440 Trondheim, Norway. erik.sondenaa@ntnu.no

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