Apraxia

Symptoms of Apraxia

The major symptom of Apraxia is the person’s inability to perform the movement with no signs of physical paralysis. The person understands the command but cannot execute the movement. If the movement is attempted, you will often see the movement uncontrolled or clumsy.

Difficulty stringing syllables together
Repeat attempts to pronounce words
Incorrect inflections

Excessive use of nonverbal forms of communication
Distorting vowel sounds
Minimal babbling during infancy

Difficulty saying long or complex words
Groping (moving tongue and lips into the right place as you try to speak or make a sound)

Apraxia Risk Factors

Apraxia is caused by damage to the brain. The most common causes of acquired apraxia include:

Neurodegenerative Illness
Head Trauma
Stroke
Brain Tumor
Hydrocephalus
Dementia

Types of Apraxia Treatment

Speech Generating Devices

Treatment Type 1

Approximately 14,000,000 people globally are affected by Neuromuscular Diseases ranging from ALS and MS to Parkinson's Disease and Myasthenia Gravis. These illnesses can be difficult to manage. That's why Lincare’s clinical professionals are available to speak with patients diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease and assist their practitioners with developing individualized treatment options.

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How We Can Help

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