3. Pausing Excessively While Speaking
It’s normal for a person with this condition to pause while talking. They may be aware of the pause and do it purposely to try to gather their thoughts and work through what they are trying to say or express, or they may seem unaware that they are doing it. The pausing may also occur only in certain words. A person may forget how to pronounce a word or even struggle to remember which word is correct.
Some people with Broca’s Aphasia also have a hard time remembering what word they wanted to say or the meaning of it. Pausing can even seem natural on some occasions. Some people pause so much in a conversation that they lose their train of thought or can’t get their point across.
Others pause to be able to express themselves better. Pausing can also appear as if the person is stuttering or maybe even has a speech impediment.