Children, teenagers and adults may repeat phrases for a number of reasons.
Strategies in this answer include use of visual schedules to reduce anxiety and use of interruption and redirection with structured questions.
A reinforcement tower is a unique positive reinforcement system that allows a student to track his own progress and see when he will earn rewards for displaying appropriate behavior.
A First/Then card or board shows two sequential activities identifying them in order of completion as “First” and “Then.” It sets up clear expectations for the student by providing visual structure.