The mockingbird gets its name from the fact that it often imitates the calls of other birds, without conveying any particular message. A child who imitates others' speech without any sign of understanding it MOST likely would be diagnosed with:

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can involve challenges with social communication and interaction, which may include mimicking or echoing language (echolalia) without understanding its content, similar to how a mockingbird imitates sounds.

The Mockingbird Gets Its Name from the Fact That It