Impaired ability to copy or reproduce observed behaviors, often seen in autism spectrum disorders and associated with difficulties in social learning and communication development.
Example: Children with autism having difficulty imitating facial expressions, gestures, or play behaviors that typically developing children learn easily through observation.
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