Your Child Is Already Talking to You
Episode 1: Your Child Is Already Talking to You Reframing Repetition and Echolalia as Real Communication
What if the phrase your child repeats over and over isn't random? What if it's communication?
In this episode of From Repetition to Real Talk, Farwa Husain, M.S., CCC-SLP, shares why repeated phrases can carry real meaning and how one simple shift can completely change the way you respond to your autistic child.
Instead of asking: "Why do they keep saying that?" You'll begin asking: "What might they be trying to tell me?" That single question can transform everyday moments into opportunities for connection.
In This Episode, You'll Learn âś” Why echolalia and repetition can be meaningful communication âś” The 3 clues to help you uncover what a repeated phrase might mean âś” The biggest mistake many adults make and what to do instead âś” A simple two-step response you can use immediately
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