Symptom 6: Frequent Self-Corrections
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In conduction aphasia, the act of self-correction isn’t just a sign of their awareness of the condition; it becomes a symptom itself. Those affected often engage in frequent self-corrections during conversations, attempting to rectify their speech errors.
Whether it’s a mispronounced word, an unintended substitution, or a neologism, individuals with conduction aphasia tend to catch these errors. They can often tell when something doesn’t sound quite right and attempt to correct their mistakes.
This might lead to numerous pauses in their speech as they grapple with the correct words or phrases. Despite the repetition and correction attempts, they might still fail to produce the exact word or phrase, leading to frustration. (6)
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