How to help your 10 yr old ASD child respond

Echolalia or repeating what has been heard, instead of replying or repsonding to it is one of the symptoms of autism. The child is unable to process what he or she has heard and hence instead of responding to it or replying to a question may end up repeating it. Echolalia is not a lofe long condition and with the right support and intervention children can be taught to repsond in an appropriate manner. Dr. Koyeli Sengupta, a Developmental Pediatrician with UMMEED Mumbai shares some effective ways of helping children overcome echolaia and respond in a meaningful and appropriate manner.