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New research from the study team: We found a new gene that causes a neurodevelopmental disorder, with speech impairment.
“We identified seven affected females in four pedigrees with likely pathogenic variants in ZNF142” – Khan et al. 2019
How many children who stutter also have ADHD? A retrospective clinical audit (review of medical files)
One-half (50%) of the children who stutter presented with elevated ADHD symptoms. This group needed 25% more clinical treatment visits to achieve successful fluency. – Druker et al, 2019
Does stuttering impact labour market outcomes in the USA? Results from a national longitudinal study
“Stuttering was associated with reduced earnings and other gender-specific disadvantages in the labor market.” – Gerlach et al., 2018
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Friday, November 20th, 2020 at 3:59am
Great read for a Friday from @SerinaSandhu1 📰
"Speaking to other people with a #stammer has made me realise it’s not something to be embarrassed about – it’s attitudes which need to change"
#FindTheRightWords #stuttering #stigma
https://t.co/eY8lKVnjIr
Great read for a Friday from @SerinaSandhu1 📰
"Speaking to other people with a #stammer has made me realise it’s not something to be embarrassed about – it’s attitudes which need to change"
#FindTheRightWords #stuttering #stigma
https://t.co/eY8lKVnjIr
Monday, November 16th, 2020 at 7:31pm
Last week, we officially launched our #GeneticsOfStuttering study in New Zealand. The response so far has been amazing! Thank you to all who have signed up. 🙏
(1/3) https://t.co/uCmXcf5wR6
Last week, we officially launched our #GeneticsOfStuttering study in New Zealand. The response so far has been amazing! Thank you to all who have signed up. 🙏
(1/3) https://t.co/uCmXcf5wR6
Monday, November 16th, 2020 at 3:16am
To find out more about the study, or to sign up, visit our website:
https://t.co/7kcho3tXM0
#stuttering #research #GeneticsOfStuttering https://t.co/0lOgILZ9wY
To find out more about the study, or to sign up, visit our website:
https://t.co/7kcho3tXM0
#stuttering #research #GeneticsOfStuttering https://t.co/0lOgILZ9wY
Jesse Mulligan Afternoons
@JMulliganRNZ
Researchers are trying to locate the genes which cause people to stutter and are looking for 1000 New Zealanders to take part in an international study.
https://t.co/PcdmhEHr4z https://t.co/JwT76xM86G
Researchers are trying to locate the genes which cause people to stutter and are looking for 1000 New Zealanders to take part in an international study.
https://t.co/PcdmhEHr4z https://t.co/JwT76xM86G
Monday, November 16th, 2020 at 3:14am
ICYMI! We are now recruiting in New Zealand! Hear @OtagoWellington investigator Professor Lynette Sadleir speak to @JMulliganRNZ about the study last week!
https://t.co/3Q55oDqzJ2
ICYMI! We are now recruiting in New Zealand! Hear @OtagoWellington investigator Professor Lynette Sadleir speak to @JMulliganRNZ about the study last week!
https://t.co/3Q55oDqzJ2
Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 at 11:22pm
To find out more about the study and take part, please visit our website: https://t.co/NJDBk5cXFw
#stuttering #GeneticsOfStuttering https://t.co/XZNmYERZ4f
To find out more about the study and take part, please visit our website: https://t.co/NJDBk5cXFw
#stuttering #GeneticsOfStuttering https://t.co/XZNmYERZ4f
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