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
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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