Why Echolalia is a Good Thing for Kids on the Autism Spectrum

Echolalia is a unique form of speech, and although it's thought of as a "symptom” of autism spectrum disorders, it can also be a great place to start working with your child (i.e., a good starting point for speech and/or play therapy).

Resources for parents of kids on the autism spectrum:

* Preventing Meltdowns and Tantrums in Asperger's and HFA Children

* Discipline for Defiant Asperger's and HFA Teens

* Teaching Social Skills and Emotion Management

* Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism