Mutism<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn severe cases, a person may go completely mute because of Broca\u2019s Aphasia. This may be because the person physically cannot speak or come up with the words to communicate, or because they are aware that their words don\u2019t make sense and no longer attempt to communicate. It\u2019s rare for the condition to become this severe and many people who are mute can talk but choose not because of fear or confusion or mockery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some may use head signal such as nodding for yes or shaking the head for no, but some simply don\u2019t understand words enough to answer back. In the late stages of dementia <\/a>or in cases where a person has a genetic disorder that is causing the condition, this is more common. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSome people who are born with the condition never develop the skills to speak and remain mute their entire lives. Others learn to communicate with therapy and rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
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