Palilalia
Palilalia
Palilalia (pronounced: /ˌpælɪˈleɪliə/) is a speech disorder characterized by the involuntary repetition of syllables, words, or phrases. It has its roots in the Greek words "palin" which means 'again' and "lalia" which means 'speech'.
Etymology
The term "Palilalia" was first used in medical literature by Alexandre-Achille Souques, a French neurologist, in 1911. It is derived from the Greek words "palin" (πάλιν) meaning 'again' and "lalia" (λαλιά) meaning 'speech' or 'talk'.
Symptoms
The main symptom of Palilalia is the rapid and involuntary repetition of words or phrases during speech. This repetition often occurs immediately after the original word or phrase is spoken. The repetitions are usually produced at a faster rate and with decreasing volume compared to the original speech.
Causes
Palilalia is often associated with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Tourette syndrome, and Autism spectrum disorder. It can also occur in conditions affecting the basal ganglia, a group of structures in the brain involved in controlling movement.
Treatment
Treatment for Palilalia often involves speech therapy, which can help to improve speech fluency and reduce the frequency of repetitions. In some cases, medications may be used to manage underlying neurological conditions that contribute to the disorder.
Related Terms
- Echolalia: A similar speech disorder characterized by the involuntary repetition of other people's words or phrases.
- Stuttering: A speech disorder characterized by disruptions or disfluencies in a person's speech.
- Logorrhea: A communication disorder, resulting in excessive wordiness and sometimes incoherent talkativeness.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Palilalia
- Wikipedia's article - Palilalia
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