A 30 year old male often has difficulty expressing himself due to frequent incidences of getting 'stuck' on a syllable while trying to speak. The patient often feels anxious when required to give a presentation at work. This problem became apparent when he was in the 2nd grade. What is the most appropriate DSM-5 diagnosis?

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1. A 30 year old male often has difficulty expressing himself due to frequent incidences of getting 'stuck' on a syllable while trying to speak. The patient often feels anxious when required to give a presentation at work. This problem became apparent when he was in the 2nd grade. What is the most appropriate DSM-5 diagnosis?