1 definition by frogathy
the spontaneous repetition (echoing) of words, sounds, or phrases that one has heard. echolalia is most commonly associated with autism and tourette syndrome, and sometimes adhd (?).
echolalia can be used as a self-calming tool for some individuals, but not always; it can also be an immediate or involuntary reaction to a stimulus.
echolalia can be important for language development in children.
echolalia can be used as a self-calming tool for some individuals, but not always; it can also be an immediate or involuntary reaction to a stimulus.
echolalia can be important for language development in children.
scenario 1
parent: is your favorite ice cream chocolate or vanilla?
child: vanilla.
parent: is your favorite ice cream vanilla or chocolate?
child: chocolate.
scenario 2
youtube video: bingus bingus springus cringus bungy bungo bingus
my echolalia: bingus bingus bingus bingus i love saying bingus. bingus. bungo. bingus bungo. scummy bingus.
parent: is your favorite ice cream chocolate or vanilla?
child: vanilla.
parent: is your favorite ice cream vanilla or chocolate?
child: chocolate.
scenario 2
youtube video: bingus bingus springus cringus bungy bungo bingus
my echolalia: bingus bingus bingus bingus i love saying bingus. bingus. bungo. bingus bungo. scummy bingus.
by frogathy September 7, 2021