Tim is a child with autism who frequently repeats his mother's phrases, using the same or similar intonation. This behaviour is referred to as
A) repetitious verbal mimicking.
B) dystonia.
C) echolalia.
D) imitation.
E) pronoun reversal.

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The behavior described is called echolalia, which is a common trait in individuals with autism where they repeat words or phrases they have heard, often with the same or similar intonation.

Tim Is a Child with Autism Who Frequently Repeats His