my daughter was noticed by the speech pathologist to have echolalia once in while, even though she has good eye contact and socializes very well with other kids but she has language delay.is this a sign of autism.
2006-11-01 10:02:15 · 4 answers · asked by Edna R 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
While echolalia is not uncommon in autism, it is not a defining symptom of autism. (My niece is not echolalic & she is autistic.).
I personally think eye contact & socialization skills are far more important factors.
2006-11-02 15:12:47 · answer #1 · answered by Smart Kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ecolalia is linked to autism. Children with autism have this type of speech because they don't understand the symantics that go into speech and conversations. Since they know that they are required to answer questions, a typical response is to respond with the same phrase they just heard. Ecolalia can be "parroting", where they simply repeat the last thing heard, or it can be repeating phrases that they have heard before, but not using it in the correct context. (such as repeating a line from a favorite movie in response to a question) Ecolalia can function apart from autism, as a separate speech problem, but is most often connected with autism. I would suggest that the speech therapist do a more comprehensive speech evaluation, and if she is concerned that your daughter's ecolalia may be an indicator of autism, that she refer you to a psychologist who can do an evaluation for autistic spectrum disorders.
2006-11-01 20:44:20 · answer #2 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't all kids have echolalia once in a while? They repeat things because that's how they learn! I would be wary of professional advice unless I felt there was a problem to begin with. I would read up on child development and see where my child is compared to other children her age. Sometimes professionals are looking for a problem because of something they've read in a book. Make sure your kid isn't a guinea pig.
2006-11-01 18:26:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with dolphin mama. She gave you a very informative answer. I just wanted to mention that there is a higher functioning form of Autism; Asperger's. Usually children with Asperger's are extremely bright, pretty social; and mostly mistaken for being 'eccentric'. I do hope your daughter does not have Autism.
If you are in need of emotional support; I'd recommend this on line support group for parents of children with disabilities and special needs.
www.specialparent.org
GOOD LUCK!
2006-11-01 21:05:51 · answer #4 · answered by Marie K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋