@Dude: I like the idea. Maybe we can play a game with describing abstract concepts that have no existing terminology. For example, draw a picture of a bizarre animal or other object that doesn't exist and attempt to describe it.
@Zen: It's interesting that you inferred stuttering from my post. DS8 doesn't stutter letters or words (e.g., "t.. t.. t.. top"), but he does occasionally stutter phrases. For example, "Where is ... where is ... where is the bologna?" My impression is that it's caused by him not being able to recall the words he wants to use in real-time, perhaps because he's self-analyzing or otherwise preoccupied as he talks.
Many people would use "..uh.." in these places, but he tends to restart his sentence. He does have a minor speech issue when talking rapidly (/r/ as /w/). Starting Monday, we'll be seeing a speech therapist to help with this. Perhaps it will build his confidence and help with the other issues.
