Tim is a child with autism who frequently repeats his mother's phrases, using the same or similar intonation. This behaviour is referred to as

A) repetitious verbal mimicking.
B) dystonia.
C) echolalia.
D) imitation.
E) pronoun reversal.

Autism

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and repetitive behaviors or interests.

Echolalia

The repetition of phrases or sounds someone else has made, often observed in individuals with certain developmental disorders, such as autism.

Repetitious Verbal Mimicking

The act of consistently imitating speech sounds or words, often seen in developmental or neurocognitive disorders.