A child with autism who says,"You want some water," instead of "I want some water," is exhibiting which of the following?
A) pronoun reversal
B) third-person self-reference
C) abnormal prosody
D) problems with pragmatics

Question

A child with autism who says,"You want some water," instead of "I want some water," is exhibiting which of the following?
A) pronoun reversal
B) third-person self-reference
C) abnormal prosody
D) problems with pragmatics

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pronoun reversal is when a child with autism uses "you" instead of "I" when referring to themselves, indicating a misunderstanding or difficulty with using pronouns correctly.

A Child with Autism Who Says,"You Want Some Water," Instead