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stuttering? - MedicineNet  Stuttering (cont.)  What causes
stuttering?  Comment on this   Developmental stuttering
Developmental stuttering occurs in young children while they are
still learning speech and language skills. It is the most common
form of stuttering. Some scientists and clinicians believe that
developmental stuttering occurs when children's speech and
language abilities are unable to meet the child's verbal
demands. Developmental stuttering also runs in families. In
2010, for the first time, NIDCD researchers isolated three genes
that cause stuttering. More information on the genetics of
stuttering can be found in the research section of this fact
sheet.  Neurogenic stuttering   How is stuttering diagnosed?
Comment on this  Stuttering is usually diagnosed by a speech-
language pathologist (SLP), a health professional who is trained
to test and treat individuals with voice, speech, and language
disorders. The speech-language pathologist will