Not mimicking or imitating sounds
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Not mimicking or imitating sounds is a common topic in parents’ descriptions of one condition: Speech delays.
For kids diagnosed with Speech delays, Not mimicking or imitating sounds is one of four symptoms related to Alternate Communication according to Sleuth parents. All of the symptoms of Alternate Communication among kids with Speech delays are:
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Not mimicking or imitating sounds
When parents mention Not mimicking or imitating sounds they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Not responding to name | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Not mimicking or imitating sounds
How common is Not mimicking or imitating sounds?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 14.63% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Not mimicking or imitating sounds.
Percentage of kids with Not mimicking or imitating sounds by year of age
This is based on a survey of 574 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Not mimicking or imitating sounds “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 4% | 24 mentions |
| Severe | 3% | 16 mentions |
| Moderate | 8% | 44 mentions |
| Mild | 11% | 62 mentions |
| Not at All | 75% | 427 mentions |