A nurse is teaching parents about language development for preschool children. Which dysfunctional speech pattern is a normal characteristic the parents might expect?

A) Lisp
B) Stammering
C) Echolalia
D) Repetition without meaning

Echolalia

Echolalia is the automatic repetition of vocalizations made by another person, often seen in developmental disorders like autism.

Stammering

A speech disorder characterized by involuntary repetitions and prolongations of sounds, syllables, or words.

Lisp

A speech impediment that affects the pronunciation of sibilants, causing them to be pronounced with a "th" sound.