Young Mathias responds to his mother's question, "Good morning, honey. How did you sleep?" by repeating what she says instead of answering her question. He responds in a similar manner to other questions as well. This form of language disturbance is called ________.

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Echolalia is the term used to describe the repetition of phrases, words, or parts of speech that an individual hears from others. It is common in developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, where individuals might repeat questions or phrases instead of responding to them directly.

Young Mathias Responds to His Mother's Question, "Good Morning, Honey