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Peer reviewedYairi, Ehud; And Others – Journal of Speech and Hearing Research, 1996
This article reviews and critiques the research on possible genetic factors in stuttering. The failure to consider epidemiologic factors is thought to have biased previous research, but recent data provide evidence that spontaneous recovery and chronicity are influenced by genetic factors. Findings support previous conclusions about combined…
Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Epidemiology, Etiology, Genetics
