• Are speech language disorders genetic?

My son and his father both have speech delays. Are speech language disorders genetic?

3 Answers

  • Speech-Language Pathologist

It depends on the individual but some conditions can be genetic.

  • Speech-Language Pathologist
  • SANTA ROSA, California

Yes, but they can be treated by a Speech-Language Pathologist.

  • Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Narberth, Pennsylvania

Hi,

Yes, some may be, but it is not always the case.

Ali Matisse, MS CCC-SLP

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