Description
Apraxia Of Speech is a disease of the Muscles.
When a person is unable to speak what he actually want to say, it is Apraxia of Speech.
It is a Speech Disorder.
When a person speaks there is a coordination between the Muscles, Lips, Jaw, Tongue, and the Brain. The Brain directs the Muscles for Speech movement. When the coordination between the Brain and the Muscles breaks down, it causes Apraxia of Speech.
Types of Apraxia of Speech
Development of Apraxia of Speech : It occurs in children and is present by birth. In this, the Child is not able to pronounce the word correctly. Sometimes he pronounces the same word with different pronunciation, every time he uses that word. The actual cause of this disorder is not known. It is believed that it may be due to....
Brain Disorder
Neurological Disorder or
Some injury that a child might have got at the time of Birth.
Acquired Apraxia of Speech : It occurs when there is no coordination between the Brain and the Muscles. It occurs due to the Brain Disorder.
Causes of Apraxia of Speech
Stroke
Trauma
Injury to the Brain
Neurological Disorder