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Is stuttering hereditary?
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Partly: Stuttering is more common in boys, and a strong family history has been noticed in those who continue to stutter over 6 months. Transient (developmental) stuttering is very common in children aged between 2 and 5 when language acquisition is fast. The children who stutter over 6 months, repeat part or whole word, avoid talking, should be referred to specialist.
Answered 10/15/2012
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No: Not hereditary in a mendelian sense, but genetic predisposition has been identified in some families.
Answered 2/8/2017
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