How To Diagnose And Treat Echolalia

Speech Therapy

Speech therapy is probably the most widely used tool for children with echolalia, though the therapist needs to evaluate the patient to find out the cause of the condition before putting together any treatment plan. There are interactive and non-interactive types of echolalia, and the therapist will be able to determine which kind is present simply from having a conversation. This therapy will help the child learn to say what they are thinking. Sometimes, patients suffering from echolalia cannot get the words out. It is the job of the speech therapist to help them verbalize what they want to say and to say it correctly. Therapists have many different ways they help with speech. Some therapy may include asking a question and then repeating back what should be said. Doing this repeatedly will help the patient rethink what they are saying and communicate better.

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