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My eight year old autistic brother talks to inanimate objects. is this normal?
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Talking to objects: Depending on the severity of your brother's autism, he may not relate to people in a social way. It is not uncommon to relate to inanimate objects and imaginary friends.
Answered 8/1/2013
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