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Study investigates possible genetic cause for stuttering

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

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.


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By Phillippa Carisbrooke

Source: SBS



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One in a 100 Australian adults is affected by stuttering, but the cause of the speech disorder is unknown.



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