Catatonia

Catatonia in autistics refers to pronounced motor difficulties, such as immobility, rigid posture, repetitive or unusual movements, and a decreased responsiveness to the environment.

Catatonia can manifest in different ways in autistics, including mutism (inability to speak), echolalia (repeating words or phrases), stereotypic movements (repetitive movements), posturing (assuming and maintaining unusual body positions), and stupor (a state of unresponsiveness).

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