“Don’t forget that they’re very special. They may be even more intelligent than we are. Love them. It gets better over time.” Words I needed to hear as a single mother of a 4 y/o that very probably is on the spectrum. I love him so so much, I want him to be who he is and no one else, but at times my own nervous system gets overwhelmed by all the echoing and repetitiveness and things can start to feel a bit hopeless. It is hard not to know where things will lead to. But as parents we need to keep on believing in our children, to cheer for when, to love them unconditionally. Thank you for this video.
Hi Laura, Thanks for sharing your personal Journey!I agree they are very intelligent and Lovable too.We need to believe in them more and support them to maximize their Potential.💚💚
Thanks so much for creating this video. My son is 3 years old and began scripting/delayed echolalia as early as 18 months old. I didn’t understand at first what it was, so I allowed him to watch TV shows like Peppa Pig and play the Khan Academy Kids app on my phone. He soon began memorizing all the Peppa episodes word for word and uses a British accent when reciting the scripts (we are Americans). He memorized the lessons in the app as well, and can recite long scripts about the solar system, the seven continents, various animal species, etc. His functional language is improving, but I decided to cut off all screen time, both TV and apps. It’s been about 3 weeks and I do see more engagement from him, better eye contact, etc. However, the scripting is still happening all day from the moment he wakes up until he goes to bed. He reenacts Peppa Pig scenes and wants me to repeat everything he says. I’m trying to reduce my repetition and model functional language for him. I worry that, while his functional language is increasing, his love of these scripts is “keeping them alive” in his brain, so to speak. He doesn’t want to give them up. As you said, they are comforting to him. I am taking him out in the world more - going to play cafes, parks, etc. in hopes that he will lose some interest in the scripting, but so far I don’t see much of a change. I realize it’s only been a few weeks, but I am afraid it’s too late and he has these scripts in his head and won’t move on. Is there anything else I can do? We do see a SLP who specializes in scripting, and we are starting with an OT to help create a sensory diet for him. Is there anything else I can do? Please tell me he will speak normally one day! Or please let me know what is realistic to expect. Thank you.
Mam please tell me can delayed echolalia can be completely stop.. my 6 year old son uses little language according to the need and rest of the time he echos.. will his echoing fade away with passage of time
@siren of the tropics ......Thanks for watching. To increase their vocabulary use flashcards, Description images or picture , PEGs , make Snap words and Conversational play activities. ..Make sure you Choose what works with your child better.
Hello Brenda, thank you for watching and asking question,I appreciate. Echolalia cannot Lead to Speech because they are repeating same words or same phrases that they don't know their meaning and place of context. Although some echo's has a way of wanting to communicating .
