Some parents are e-mailing me some questions and I would like to share the answers with everyone.<\/p>\n
Question 1: About Echolalia<\/strong><\/p>\n How can I stop my child from repeating after me word to word?<\/p>\n Answer to question 1<\/strong><\/p>\n Echolalia is one of the most common signs of autism. The child repeats after a person whatever is said to her\/him, whether it is a question or a statement. Example: Mom asks the child: “Where is your sister?” The child echoes: “Where is your sister?” Instead of giving her an answer.<\/p>\n The child is willing to communicate, and wants to engage in a dialogue. But she\/he is unable to process (think) fast enough to come up with her\/his own words. So, the child opts for repeating, as a quick response. The proof is that the same child is sometimes able to answer properly. The child with echolalia doesn’t echo all the time.<\/p>\n What to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n Work on communication<\/a><\/strong> and encourage speech<\/a><\/strong> as much as you can.<\/p>\n How to do it?<\/strong><\/p>\n A- <\/strong>The concept is simple. Find something that the child loves or is very passionate about and make it unavailable.<\/p>\n B<\/strong>– Another idea to encourage communication<\/span><\/a> is to create a dialogue between you and the child. Write it down and highlight the names: Mom, or Teacher and Child then take turns.<\/p>\n C-<\/strong> If your child is receiving speech therapy at school, talk to the speech therapist and ask her\/him to provide you with exercises or strategies to do at home. Consistency<\/a><\/strong> and communication<\/a><\/strong> is very important between home and school.<\/p>\n D-<\/strong> If your child is not getting any speech and language services at school, you need to find out about her\/his eligibility and include speech and language services in her\/his IEP (Individualized Education Program).<\/p>\n Important Note<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Make sure to reward<\/a><\/strong> your child everytime she\/he comes up with her\/his own words.<\/p>\n Question 2: about sensory integration issues<\/a><\/strong> (tactile issues)<\/strong><\/p>\n My child is twisting his arms and is making strange noises while he is doing this. What should I do?<\/p>\n Question 3: about sensory integration issue<\/a><\/strong> (vision)<\/strong><\/p>\n My child covers his eyes with his arm, especially outdoor. What should I do?<\/p>\n Question 4: about a sensory integration issue<\/a><\/strong> (hearing)<\/strong><\/p>\n My son covers his ears when he hears music or sees a balloon or a fire alarm. Why is he doing this?<\/p>\n Question 5<\/strong><\/p>\n My child seems to be living in his own world, not aware of what surrounds her\/him. What should I do?<\/p>\n Answer to question 5<\/strong><\/p>\n Remember that autism comes from the Latin word “auto”, which means “self”. We know that children with autism are differently wired. This condition translates their neurological developmental disorder.<\/p>\n What to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n Get him out of his world.<\/p>\n Some parents are e-mailing me some questions and I would like to share the answers with everyone. Question 1: About Echolalia How can I stop my child from repeating after me word to word? Answer to question 1 Echolalia is one of the most common signs of autism. 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Find an excerpt of a dialogue.<\/a><\/h2>\n
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