How to Stop Echopraxia?

Treatment is directed toward the condition that causes the echopraxia and may include behavioral modification, medication, and psychotherapy.

Is echopraxia a disorder?

Echopraxia: The involuntary imitation of the movements of another person. Echopraxia is a feature of schizophrenia (especially the catatonic form), Tourette syndrome, and some other neurologic diseases. From echo + the Greek praxia meaning action.

How do you know if you have echopraxia?

Diagnosis. There is no formal test for diagnosing echopraxia. It is easier to distinguish in individuals over the age of five, because younger children frequently imitate others' actions. Imitation can be divided into two types: imitative learning and automatic imitation.