What is a Semiverbal Person?

I mean losing speech while overstimulated is also considered a part of being semi nonverbal and is consistent behavior assuming it's that patterned, but the rest of what you said is also pretty similar to what I feel/other semi non verbal people talk about feeling. Mine is very noticeable because I usually talk too much if I'm not actively nonverbal, so people will often either get one worded responses, often stuttered/mispronounced, and sign language or I'm telling you an entire story to respond to a simple question.

I'm semiverbal as well. I don't talk outside the house, and if I do, it's always 1 word of replies. Like the other person said, only you can define yourself. If you feel that this label fits how you feel, then that's it. Maybe look into situational/selective mutism as well. 🙏

Do you feel the label fits you? That's what is most important. Ultimately no one can define exactly what it is that each autistic person experiences, right? Because they're all different experiences. If you feel the word "semiverbal" describes your experience well, then use it. If anyone has told you otherwise, then that's gatekeeping. Only you know what you feel! ♡