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Doctors don't know why this happens. Stuttering may run in the family. It may be triggered by things like stress or a developmental delay. In rare cases, stuttering may be caused by brain damage, such as after a head injury or a stroke.
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.