Speech: stuttering, genetics and intervention

About this episode

This episode explores the genetic link to stuttering and the implications for early intervention.

What causes some people to stutter? It's often believed that trauma or anxiety is the reason, but world-first research has found a genetic link to stuttering, allowing for life-changing early intervention.

Topics covered

• stuttering
• genetics
• intervention
• trauma
• anxiety
• early intervention

Keywords

• stuttering
• genetics
• intervention
• trauma
• anxiety
• research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Curtin University

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