Correlation of Family History, Age at Onset & Severity of Stuttering
Correlation of Family History, Age at Onset & Severity of Stuttering
The aim of this study is to Detect the influence of the family history of stuttering
 (distance of relative) on the onset and severity of stuttering in children in these families.
 Also to explore developmental differences among young stutterers.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  1-Age: from 7 to 15 years old. 2-Gender: both sexes will be included in the study.
 3-The participants are diagnosed as stutterers by an expert phoniatrician. 4-Children
 will be accepted only if full information is provided concerning the presence or
 absence of family history of stuttering, from both paternal and maternal sides of the
 family, and the age of onset of stuttering manifestations. 5-Mentality: IQ is 80 or
 more

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  1-Age below 7 years or above 15 years. 2-Failure to provide full information
 concerning the presence or absence of family history of stuttering, from both paternal
 and maternal sides of the family, or age of onset of stuttering manifestations.. 3- IQ
 less than 80