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The Family History of Developmental Stuttering: A Scoping Review.
International journal of language & communication disorders - 1 Jan 2026
Sato Yuto, Aoki Mizuki, Miyamoto Shoko, Iimura Daichi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A positive family history is a significant risk factor for developmental stuttering. However, the reported rates of positive family histories are inconsistent across studies, making it difficult to synthesise the findings. AIM: This scoping review aimed to systematically map the literature on family histories of stuttering to clarify the reported stuttering proportions and identify methodological...
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- Humans
- Stuttering
- Risk Factors
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
