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The 'Genetics of Stuttering Study' is now closed for recruitment. We are now analysing the data and will provide updates via this website and our social media channels!

Thank you to everyone who has taken part!

The Genetics of Stuttering Study

Find out more about our study, including what we are trying discover, the scientists involved and how you can take part.

About Stuttering

Learn about the signs and symptoms of stuttering, what is known about the causes of this condition and other useful resources.

Current Research

Find out about the latest in cutting edge stuttering research, as well as other new research from our team.

For Researchers

Opportunities for collaboration, and other useful information for researchers involved in stuttering and/or genetics.

News and Blog

Does stuttering impact labour market outcomes in the USA? Results from a national longitudinal study

By Jess Boyce | Jul 9, 2019

“Stuttering was associated with reduced earnings and other gender-specific disadvantages in the labor market.” – Gerlach et al., 2018

Does stuttering impact educational and employment outcomes in the UK? Findings from surveys completed by a birth cohort study

By Jess Boyce | Jul 9, 2019

“These findings fail to support the belief that stuttering has a negative impact on education and employment.” – McAllister, Collier & Shepstone, 2017

Brain differences in people who stutter. A systematic review of neuroimaging literature on developmental stuttering

By Jess Boyce | Jul 2, 2019

“Overall… there are widespread functional and structural brain differences between [adults and children] who stutter and their fluent peers…” – Etchell et al 2018

Contact Us

Phone

(+64) 4 918 6166 (NZ)

Post

Genetics of Stuttering Study, Speech and Language Group
Level 5, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
50 Flemington Road,
Parkville, VIC 3052
Australia

 

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