Lisping can be caused by genetic factors, says Dr Kapoor, adding that some individuals inherit speech patterns that include lisping, which becomes evident when they start speaking.

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There was no family history of the disease. My sister-in-law, age 72, is now experiencing occasional problems with lisping. Could this be the first sign of her developing familial ALS?

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