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echolalia in Finnish

echolalia in Finnish is kaikupuhe, ekolalia — echolalia means the involuntary repeating of words or phrases just spoken by someone else, which may happen immediately or after a delay.

echolalia in Finnish

kaikupuhe
noun
(clinical psychology, autism) The involuntary repetitive echoing of words or phrases spoken by another person; either immediate or delayed.
ekolalia
noun
(clinical psychology, autism) The involuntary repetitive echoing of words or phrases spoken by another person; either immediate or delayed.

What does "echolalia" mean?

  1. noun The involuntary repeating of words or phrases just spoken by someone else, which may happen immediately or after a delay.
    "The therapist noted the child's echolalia, repeating exactly what had just been said to him."
  2. noun A baby's natural repetition of sounds it hears another person make, occurring during early development.
    "The baby's echolalia showed she was starting to babble back sounds from her parents."
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echolalia in a sentence

  • The therapist noted the child's echolalia, repeating exactly what had just been said to him.
  • His echolalia meant he would repeat a question back instead of answering it.
  • The baby's echolalia showed she was starting to babble back sounds from her parents.
  • Echolalia in infants is considered a normal stage on the way to learning speech.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "echolalia" in Finnish?
"echolalia" in Finnish is kaikupuhe, ekolalia. echolalia means: The involuntary repeating of words or phrases just spoken by someone else, which may happen immediately or after a delay.
How do you use "echolalia" in a sentence?
Example: "The therapist noted the child's echolalia, repeating exactly what had just been said to him." In Finnish, "echolalia" is kaikupuhe, ekolalia.
Are there other ways to say "echolalia" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "echolalia": kaikupuhe, ekolalia.
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