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Apraxia

Apraxia is a neurological disorder characterized by loss of the ability to
execute or carry out learned (familiar) movements, despite having the desire
and the physical ability to perform the movements. There are several types
of apraxia including limb-kinetic (inability to make fine, precise movements
with a limb), ideomotor (inability to carry out a motor command), ideational
(inability to create a plan for or idea of a specific movement), buccofacial
or facial-oral (inability to carry out facial movements on command, i.e.,
lick lips, whistle, cough, or wink) - which is perhaps the most common form,
verbal (difficulty coordinating mouth and speech movements), constructional
(inability to draw or construct simple configurations), and oculomotor
(difficulty moving the eyes). Apraxia may be accompanied by a language
disorder called aphasia.

Generally, treatment for individuals with apraxia includes physical and or
occupational therapy. If apraxia is a symptom of another disorder, the
underlying disorder should be treated. The prognosis for individuals with
apraxia varies, With therapy, some patients improve significantly, while
others may show very little improvement.

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