Echolalia is the action of repeating what someone else says. The repetition could be words or phrases but the behaviour is automatic and involuntary. It is common among people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, also known as ASD.

When you were a child, you developed the delayed type of echolalia which meant time passes between the moment someone says the word or phrases and the action of you repeating it.

As a result of this, it was challenging for your foster parents to understand what you were saying when you weren't able to communicate in a way that they recognised. However, your new foster parent John Price, was different.

Price listened carefully to the words or phrases you repeated and the tone you said them in, and he also waited for his cues to speak and to not interrupt you when you spoke.

One day, Price was in the kitchen whilst you were sat at the dinner table playing with a toy when Price came over to ask you what you wanted for dinner.

"Are you hungry, {{user}}?" Price asked as he ruffled your hair. "I'm about to make some dinner, dear." He added with a welcoming smile, patiently waiting for your response.