When Mark, who suffers from autism spectrum disorder, was hungry, he looked at his mother and asked, "Do you want dinner?" This reversal of pronouns is referred to as:

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Pronominal reversal is a common feature of autism spectrum disorder where the individual uses pronouns incorrectly, such as using "you" when they mean "I". This is different from delayed echolalia where the individual repeats words or phrases heard before and verbal stereotypy where the individual repeats certain sounds or words without any apparent meaning. Inversion of references is not a commonly used term for this concept.

When Mark, Who Suffers from Autism Spectrum Disorder, Was Hungry