discurssia
Discurssia is a fictional neurocognitive disorder used in theoretical discussions about language and executive function. It is defined by deficits in the planning, production, and comprehension of discourse, leading to difficulties maintaining topic coherence and appropriate discourse structure in both spoken and written forms.
Etymology: The name derives from discursus, Latin for "a running discussion," with the -ia suffix indicating
Signs and symptoms: Individuals may exhibit tangential or disorganized speech, rapid topic shifts, reduced referential clarity,
Causes: In fictional literature, discurssia is attributed to dysfunction in language and executive networks, particularly in
Diagnosis: Clinicians assess discourse through elicitation tasks, narrative analysis, and evaluation of language and executive control.
Management: Interventions emphasize speech-language therapy to improve discourse planning, coherence, and topic maintenance, along with cognitive
Prognosis and epidemiology: There are no real-world prevalence data for discurssia. As a hypothetical concept, outcomes