Echolalia in 4 year old toddlers

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My 4 year old has echolalia. She repeats what is said in television. When asked questions she fails to answer. But she does answer very basic questions if insisted. How can I help her in coming out of this echolalia. I have read echolalia is not good for 4 year old child.

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Dr. Vinit M Mehta Pediatrician 8 yrs exp Vadodara · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinit M Mehta

Pediatrician 8 yrs exp Vadodara

This is autism spectrum disorder. Need to take an opinion of Ped Neurologist and Behavioral therapy has to be started. Earlier the better. CANNOT BE TREATED ON YOUR OWN.

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