Echolalia

Echolalia is a medical condition characterized by the automatic repetition of vocalizations made by another person. It is one of the echophenomena, closely related to echopraxia, the automatic repetition of movements made by another person. Echolalia may be an immediate reaction to a stimulus or may be delayed.

Causes

Echolalia can be a symptom of various disorders including autism, some forms of schizophrenia, aphasia and Alzheimer's disease. It is also a part of normal language development in children.

Types

There are two main types of echolalia: immediate echolalia and delayed echolalia. Immediate echolalia occurs directly after the original vocalization and delayed echolalia can occur hours to years after.

Treatment

Treatment for echolalia is primarily speech therapy, where a therapist will work with the individual to help them develop their own language skills. This can include techniques such as modeling, prompting, and reinforcement.

See also

• Echopraxia
• Palilalia
• Coprolalia

References

Echolalia Resources
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