Symptom 2: Fluent but Disjointed Speech
The second symptom on our list may seem a bit counterintuitive. Individuals with conduction aphasia often have fluent speech. Yes, they can form sentences with proper syntax and maintain the rhythm and rate of normal speech. But the catch here lies in the substance and coherence of their conversation.
Upon a surface-level conversation, you may not even notice anything amiss. They speak confidently and articulate their thoughts. However, as you delve deeper into the conversation, you may realize that their speech, though fluent, is quite disjointed.
This disjointedness manifests in the form of incorrect word usage or the formation of non-existent words, a condition known as neologisms. It can be confusing to engage in a conversation as the words, while fluently delivered, do not align to form coherent thoughts. (2)
