Odd patterns of vocal intonation can be referred to as “singsong,” a term which generally describes a speech style with a wide pitch range with large rises and falls. It should be noted that this term is somewhat imprecise as it is also occasionally used to describe a very different style of speech with a particularly narrow pitch range, as in a poetry reading, or speech produced to the tune of a preferred song. In all cases, this term is used to indicate that speech has a quality that is different from the typical melodic patterns of conversation. Some individuals with ASD have been noted to have a “singsong” style of speaking, with exaggerated or theatrical-sounding prosodic patterns.

 Intonation

 Monotone

 Pedantic Speech

 Prosody