There are many reasons an autistic child might use echolalia. While it may be difficult to figure out what your child is trying to say when he uses echolalia, learning a little bit about this kind of speech can help you figure out the meaning behind his message. Here are three things you need to know about echolalia.

Most children start combining words into sentences somewhere around 30 months old, though this may happen a bit later for children with language delays. Whether your child is typically developing or has a delay, there are specific ways you can talk to your child to encourage this big step in language development.

It’s a major milestone in language development when children start to combine words, like “big bus”, “I want cookie”, or “come Mommy.” This big step allows children to express more than one idea at a time, and it suddenly becomes easier to figure out what they’re trying to tell us! Find out how early sentences develop and when you can expect your child to start using them.

Research shows a happy side effect of bilingualism in young children – better executive functioning skills. Find out why these skills are important and how a second language can give them a boost.

Early literacy skills are critical for preparing your child for school success. Here are some tips for making the most of five popular children's books to maximize your child's early literacy learning. 

To truly understand a story, your child needs to go beyond the words and pictures on the page and use their critical thinking skills. Find out how you can promote your child's understanding during book reading with "E's and P's" — the building blocks of critical thinking.

Reading books with your child is a great opportunity to have conversations – something that’s both enjoyable and important. After all, conversations about books are known to boost a child’s language skills and future reading ability, among other things. In this article, we share some strategies to help you make book reading a time to talk and boost your child’s literacy skills as you have fun together!