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Apraxia is a motor-speech disorder that makes it hard for a person to speak. Speech therapy can be very helpful in the remediation of apraxia, and most clients make significant gains with consistent practice. The key is a motor-planning approach and regular practice!
Some people, especially those who demonstrate apraxia of speech, may
Apraxia is a motor-speech disorder that makes it hard for a person to speak. Speech therapy can be very helpful in the remediation of apraxia, and most clients make significant gains with consistent practice. The key is a motor-planning approach and regular practice!
Some people, especially those who demonstrate apraxia of speech, may also demonstrate praxis problems in the areas of gross and/or fine motor movements. In this case, an occupational therapist may also be of assistance.
Many people who have difficulty speaking, or cannot speak at all, use a support system to help them communicate. These supports are highly varied, with something for everyone. Some can simply write or type their communications, some can point to a picture board or exchange an icon to request something, and others can use high-tech voic
Many people who have difficulty speaking, or cannot speak at all, use a support system to help them communicate. These supports are highly varied, with something for everyone. Some can simply write or type their communications, some can point to a picture board or exchange an icon to request something, and others can use high-tech voice-output devices/systems to communicate using a minimal to robust vocabulary. Sign language is considered an alternative form of communication, as well.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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