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.

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.