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What are the common speech and
communication problems with autism?
Autism can affect speech, language
development and social communication in
many ways.
Speech problems. A person with autism
may:
1.Not talk at all (Non-verbal)
2.Utter grunts, cries, shrieks, or throaty,
harsh sounds
3.Hum or talk in a musical way
4. Babble with word-like sounds
5.Use foreign-sounding "words" or
robotic-like speech
6.Echolalia or often repeat what another
person says
7.Use the right phrases and sentences,
but with an unexpressive tone of
voice (monotone).
