A mild aphasia marked by significant difficulty with word retrieval, while comprehension and grammatical skills are relatively preserved.

• Speech pattern: Fluent with normal grammar and rhythm
• Word-finding: Significant trouble retrieving specific words
• Circumlocution: Talking around a word they cannot find (e.g., "the thing you use to tell time" for "watch")
• Comprehension: Usually good understanding of both spoken and written language
• Awareness: Typically aware of word-finding difficulties

Conversations may take longer as the person struggles to find the right words. They might use vague terms like "thing" or "stuff" or describe an object instead of naming it.

• Naming drills with timed responses