Apraxia is a disorder of the nervous system and brain which causes a person to be unable to perform movements or tasks despite the fact that the request is understood, the patient is willing to perform the task, and the muscles which are necessary are capable of carrying out the request.
Recommended Resources
Focuses on the disorder of apraxia, therapies, diets, and every day activities which can help. Additionally contains links to other resources.
http://www.apraxiaspeaks.com/
Apraxia-Kids is a non-profit organization which provides articles by speech-language pathologists, and other informative resources about the learning disability.
http://www.apraxia-kids.org/
The Prompt Institute provides therapy for children with apraxia of speech; web site also offers a calendar of workshops and other events.
http://www.promptinstitute.com/
