How Do You Identify Apraxia?
Apraxia is a condition that impacts the ability of an individual to engage in common speech patterns. The origin of the condition has to do with the motor control that makes it possible to form certain words, syllables and phrases. Apraxia usually becomes apparent as a child reaches an age where he or she begins to attempt to mimic the speech patterns of the surrounding environment. Several indicators of apraxia are common to just about every case, making it possible to identify the presence of the condition. Notice the basic communication methods of the child. If past the age of two, the child has trouble moving beyond the stage of making grunting noises and pointing as the chief means of making wishes known, there apraxia may be a problem. Consider the movements of the mouth during eating. When the child has no problem opening and closing the mouth or licking the lips while eating, but demonstrates no similar activity outside of mealtimes, there may be a problem. Analyze the range of
