Apraxia

Research Notes on Apraxia

Fast Facts:

• Apraxia is almost always caused by lesions in the language-dominant (usually left) hemisphere of the brain

• treatment for individuals with apraxia generally includes physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy

• The prognosis for individuals with apraxia varies with therapy

5 Great Resources on Apraxia

• Wikipedia: Apraxia
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Apraxia
• eMedicine: Apraxia and Related Syndromes
• National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders: Apraxia of Speech
• The Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA): Apraxia-KIDS

5 Latest Headlines on Apraxia

• More Apraxia News from Topix

What is Apraxia?

• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Definition of Apraxia
• National Organization for Rare Disorders: Apraxia
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: What is Apraxia?
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?

What Are The Symptoms of Apraxia?

• WrongDiagnosis: Symptom: Apraxia
• YourTotalHealth: Other Symptoms Related to Apraxia
• University of Rochester Medical Center: Symptoms of Apraxia
• Kaufman Children's Center: Signs and Symptoms of Apraxia of Speech
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA): What are Some Signs or Symptoms of Apraxia of Speech?

What Are The Causes and Prognosis of Apraxia?

• WrongDiagnosis: Causes of Apraxia
• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Causes of Apraxia
• University of Rochester Medical Center: Causes of Apraxia
• Wikipedia: Causes of Apraxia | Prognosis of Apraxia
• Merck: Prognosis and Treatment of Apraxia

What Are The Treatments for Apraxia?

• ASHA: Treatment for Childhood Apraxia of Speech
• eMedicine: Treatment of Apraxia and Related Syndromes
• WrongDiagnosis: Treatments for Apraxia | Alternative Treatments for Apraxia
• CASANA: Apraxia: Speech Therapy in Toddlers and Young Children
• The Aphasiology Archive-University of Pittsburgh: Treatment for Apraxia of Speech: Effects of Targeting Sound Groups

What Are The Types, Diagnosis and Prevention of Apraxia?

• Wikipedia: Types of Apraxia of Speech
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Ocular Motor Apraxia, Cogan Type
• YourTotalHealth: Apraxia Types and Differences of Apraxia | Treatment and Prevention of Apraxia
• Speechville Express: Diagnosis Destinations - Apraxia
• CASANA: Differential Diagnosis in Childhood Apraxia of Speech
• The Neuroscience on the Web: Diagnosis of Apraxia

Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Apraxia

• Helium: Early Warning Signs of Apraxia in Children
• Alex's Journey with Apraxia Blog: Apraxia
• Not Much More Than This Blog: Apraxia of Speech
• Speechville Express: Speechville Forum
• CASANA: Apraxia Message Board
• Stroke.net: APRAXIA, Communication Problems Message Boards

Foundations and Support Groups on Apraxia

• The Dana Foundation: Apraxias
• NINDS: NINDS Apraxia Information Page
• ASHA: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• NARIC: National Rehabilitation Information Center
• CASANA: Apraxia Support Groups and Parent Networks
• Daily Strength: Dyspraxia & Apraxia Support Group

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Apraxia

• PubMed Central: Medical Journal Articles on Apraxia
• Google Scholar: Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Apraxia

Clinical Trials on Apraxia

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Apraxia
• CenterWatch: Clinical Trials on Apraxia

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