What is apraxia of speech?

Published 2022-07-21
Apraxia is a motor-planning disorder in which signals between the brain and mouth aren’t sent correctly. This video explains childhood apraxia of speech and acquired apraxia of speech and the characteristics of each.

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Types and causes of apraxia    • Types and causes of apraxia  
Signs and symptoms of apraxia    • Signs and symptoms of apraxia  
How is apraxia diagnosed?    • How is apraxia diagnosed?  
How is apraxia treated?    • How is apraxia treated?  

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All Comments (12)
  • @amynicoletti6642
    I understand so much better now how to help a loved one with Apraxia ❤ Thank you so much.
  • I'm studying speech therapy 1st year and this was really helpful it's very well done❤❤❤😊
  • @wddilly8488
    Thank you for this video, I appreciate this detailed explanation
  • @Frank-The-44th
    Oh my goodness this was so helpful, I have childhood apraxia of speech and recently I’ve wanted to learn more about it as it is becoming a more prevalent issue and this video was amazing! I just have one question, can people with apraxia of speech find it more difficult to speak when in a high-stress situation? Thank you! ❤😊
  • @esraaashry1524
    Is it true that apraxic people my say a word that he doesn't want to say? Like he would say that this is yellow when he wants to say it's red? Is it true that an apraxic kid would point to the wrong object inspite of him wanting to point to another because he cannot control his muscles?