Why do some autistic children repeat back what an adult has said?
Repeating back what has been said is called ‘echolalia.’ This is a good sign because it indicates that the child’s brain is processing language even though he/she may not be understanding the meaning of the words. Autistic children need to learn that words are used for communication. If a child says the word ‘banana’, immediately give him a banana. This enables the child to associate the word ‘banana’ with getting the real thing.
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