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Schizoglossia

Schizoglossia is a big word that means when someone speaks in a way that is hard to understand because they mix up the words or use unusual words. It’s like when you get tongue-tied and can’t say what you’re trying to say, but it happens all the time to the person who has schizoglossia.

Think of it like a puzzle. When we speak, we put words together like puzzle pieces to make our ideas clear to others. But sometimes, people who have schizoglossia have trouble finding the right pieces to fit together, so their words come out jumbled up and confusing.

It’s important to remember that having schizoglossia doesn’t mean someone is dumb or not able to think clearly. They might just need a little extra support or more time to get their ideas across. It’s like if you were trying to build a big puzzle, you might need help from someone else to figure out where all the pieces go.