Many children on the autism spectrum use echolalia (repeating other people’s words and sentences) as a way of responding to direction, as well as expressing their wants and needs. Echolalia may be confusing for parents and neurotypical people but it need not be distressing. To explore the subject of echolalia and look at solutions for
Elizabeth Ives Field, MEd, CCC-SLP is the author of a new book addressing communication, interactive behavior, and independence for children and teens all across the autism spectrum. The book is based on many years of communication therapy and consultation to schools and families and will be released by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. It will be available from Amazon or through the publisher at this link: https://www.jkp.com/usa/building-communication-and-independence-for-children-across-the-autism-spectrum-2.html Email: betseyfield@gmail.com
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