How To Diagnose And Treat Echolalia

Medication For Side Effects

If echolalia is combined with epilepsy or schizophrenia, those conditions can be treated with medication. In addition to that medicine, it may be necessary to prescribe medication for side effects associated with anti-seizure or anti-psychotic medications. Furthermore, since echolalia is prevalent in autistic children, medication may be prescribed to help with symptoms of that disorder, but not specifically for echolalia. Interestingly, echolalia can be seen as a good sign in autistic children because it helps them develop speech. However, other situations, like brain damage or speech delays, will not benefit from medication. While underlying conditions can be treated for echolalia, the disorder itself is not treated with medication, and if the underlying condition is treated with medication, there is a chance echolalia will change how it presents in the patient.

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