"Echolalia is the act of repeating or echoing words or sentences that others have said" (Prizant 1983). This is a language characteristic often seen in students with autism. Although working with students who exhibit echolalia can be frustrating, this is often a great sign. In fact, echolalia is an indicator that a student is stimulable for developing functional speech. How? Join this webinar to learn the functions of echolalia as well as some ways to shape these responses to be more appropraite through augmentative and alternative communication.

"Echolalia is the act of repeating or echoing words or sentences that others have said" (Prizant 1983). This is a language characteristic often seen in students with autism. Although working with students who exhibit echolalia can be frustrating, this is often a great sign. In fact, echolalia is an indicator that a student is stimulable for developing functional speech. How? Join this webinar to learn the functions of echolalia as well as some ways to shape these responses to be more appropraite through augmentative and alternative communication.

Enhance your students’ Self-Determination characteristics!
TASN will host free Enhancing Self-Determination and Student Engagement trainings throughout the state.