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Study investigates possible genetic cause for stuttering

Teachers identified Sian Williams had a stutter when she started primary school

Source: SBS

One in a 100 Australian adults is affected by stuttering, but the cause of the speech disorder is unknown. A global study's investigating whether genes are responsible. And Australians with a history of stuttering are being asked to take part.



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