Symptom 8. Struggle with Pronoun Usage: Unveiling Grammatical Intricacies in PNFA
Another symptom that often surfaces in individuals with PNFA is a struggle with pronoun usage. This struggle extends beyond the occasional confusion between ‘he’ and ‘she’ or ‘him’ and ‘her’ that we all might experience from time to time. It’s about a consistent and increasing difficulty in using pronouns correctly, both in terms of grammar and reference.
Individuals with PNFA might often misuse pronouns in sentences, leading to grammatical errors or confusion in meaning. They might also struggle to match pronouns with their correct referents, particularly when dealing with complex sentences with multiple subjects and objects. This can lead to confusion for both the speaker and the listener.
The individual’s struggles become more prominent, leading to significant communication difficulties. This symptom, like others associated with PNFA, adds to the overall impact on the person’s language capabilities.. (8)
