Poverty of speech

(Aphasia, Aphonia, Dumbness, Halting speech, Laconism, Muteness, Silence, Slowness of speech, Stammering, Stuttering)

Poverty of speech is a symptom of a neurological disorder where a person has difficulty expressing themselves verbally. It is characterized by a reduced amount of speech, a lack of fluency, and difficulty finding the right words. It can manifest as difficulty in initiating conversations, a decreased ability to answer questions, and a lack of detail in responses. It can also manifest as monotonous speech, an inability to stay on topic, and a lack of spontaneity.