Question 1

what is echolalia..?

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Vocal repetition: Echolalia is a vocal and/or verbal repetition of what a person says. A child with developmental problems may "parrot" back what someone says if they do not understand it. It is also a normal phase of the development of language. Echolalia should normally disappear around two and half years of age. It is often considered abnormal if it persists beyond age 3 years. Request referral if lasting longer.

Question 2

can delayed echolalia be treated?

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Echolalia therapy: Echolalia is normal in early language development, but is quickly replaced in typical children by appropriate speech.  75% of verbal autism (as) patients have echolalia. Speech & behavioral therapists use echolalia to further speech in as. The answer is "yes, " it can be treated.  But success is very variable. See https://www.Ttac.Vt.Edu/docs/autism_conference_handouts/breakouts_1/kingma_echolalia.

Question 3

is echolalia a common symptom of pdd?

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Yes: Echolalia is normal in you infants and may occur in a few other disorders, mostly language delay, but it is especially common in autism and other forms of pdd.  It can be both immediate (echoing back something just said) and delayed (echoing a word or phrase from an earlier time such as from a watching a movie.  In some, it is quite elaborate, including not just words but tone and gestures too.

Question 4

echolalia and autism spectrums, can you tell me about?

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Immediate echo-: lalia is repeating words or phrases just heard. Delayed echolalia is repeating "snippets" heard previously, often from a video or TV show. Repeating what a person said previously can be part of typical language development at 8-20 months, if used in appropriate play or to communicate a feeling or need. Joint attention precedes reciprocal social communication. "It Takes Two to Talk' is a good book.

Question 5

can a 68 year old male develop echolalia? my husband occasionally repeats phrases i have just said. our 8 year old granddaughter has been diagnosed.

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It's possible: All kids experience echolalia when they learn a spoken language but most develop independent thought as they get older. Some people experience echolalia only when they are distressed or anxious but others experience it all the time. Adults with severe amnesia or head trauma may experience this condition as they try to regain their speaking abilities.

Question 6

is delayed echolalia always related to autism?

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Between 8-20 months: It can be part of typical language development, if used for representational play, e.g., "no, no, dolly!" in the same inflections used earlier by mom. Joint attention (child & parent are interested in the same object or event) precedes social communication. Kids with autism may use a tv/video "script" to communicate, e.g., repeat " ow, that hurt" in caillou's voice to say " i stubbed my toe.".

Question 7

how do you stop echolalia.  my child has pdd & is very sad to hear him repeat everything?

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It is not easy: Behavior modification using rewards can help extinguish behavior. A strategy to substitute an acceptable behavior may work. Physical  reminders, like wearing  a rubber band on the wrist and snapping it when repetition starts can serve as a reminder to stop. Learning to mouth words rather than speaking them may be a step. Consult an autism behavior specialist to design an individualized plan.

Question 8

my son is 3 and has pdd-nos. he scripts from tv shows sometimes but uses it mostly in context.  is this considered echolalia?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: It sounds as if you are describing a form of echolalia-or repetition of words or phrases spoken by another.  The face that is it 'mostly in context' makes it subject to interpretation.  Have you discussed this with his doctor?  Providing a recorded or written narrative of his speech could illustrate your son's speech and make it easier for the doctor to answer your quetion.

Question 9

does delayed echolalia have anything to do with hearing loss?

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Not known: Delayed echolalia is repetition of words after a time delay, common in autism. Not heard of being associated with hearing loss.

Question 10

can delayed echolalia be a cause of something other than autism in a 4 yr old?

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Not necessarily bad!: Echolalia is also a part of normal language development.   This phase begins around 18 months of age when a child has mastered imitating words and is just beginning to imitate phrases.  Echolalia peaks around 30 months of age, and declines by the time a toddler turns 3. Delayed echolalia is the repetition of words or phrases that are echoed after the fact.  Autism spectrum must be considered!

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