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ECHOLALIE IMMEDIATE [1 record]

Record 1 2005-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Behaviour
  • Mental Disorders
DEF

Repetition of words and phrases that occurs immediately or very soon after the original words [are heard].

CONT

Immediate echolalia appears to tap into the person's short-term memory for auditory input. This is defined as the repetition of a word or phrase just spoken by another person. Immediate echolalia may be used with no intent or purpose or may have a very specific purpose for the individual.

OBS

A symptom of several disorders including autism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement humain
  • Troubles mentaux
DEF

Répétition immédiate ou presque immédiate de mots ou de phrases qui viennent d'être entendus.

OBS

Symptôme de plusieurs troubles dont l'autisme.

Spanish

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