Repeating a conversation, sometimes word for word, is called echolalia, and is common with autism. Why does this behavior help with language processing?
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Common autism behaviors can include awkward social interactions, sensitivity to sensory stimulations, and repetitive or restrictive behaviors. But it’s important to realize that everyone presents autism differently, which is why it is a spectrum disorder.
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