Speech Pathology

Health & Medicine

The genetics of stuttering

Researchers have linked a newly discovered gene to persistent stuttering into adulthood – giving hope to those with severe speech disorders

Health & Medicine

Hunting the genetic cause of stuttering

Stuttering can run in families, hinting at an underlying genetic cause that researchers are focusing on through a major world study. But here’s what we know now, including tips on speaking with someone who stutters.

Politics & Society

Teenage crime and language disorder

Research into teenage crime uncovers the invisible disorder holding many offenders back