Part of a child’s early language development involves echoing back the words you say, which is why generations of new parents have stood before their baby and said something to the effect of, “Mama?

Echolalia is the repeating of words or phrases you've heard, either immediately or at a later time. Echolalia is a normal part of early language development, which usually stops by age 3. Echolalia ...

Dr. Stone answers the question: 'Repeating Television/Radio Jingles?' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: If it seems to make sense when a person with autism repeats a jingle often played in a television ...