Understanding Apraxia: Iconic Speech Perspectives

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Apraxia of speech

Apraxia is a motor speech disorder that creates challenges in verbal communication by making it difficult to articulate the correct sounds and words.

Difficulty imitating and independently articulating sounds

Inconsistencies in pronunciation, including adding, omitting, or mispronouncing sounds

Groping, involving efforts to position the tongue and lips correctly during speech

Slower speech rate

Ability to effortlessly say familiar phrases (automatic speech)

Severe cases may result in the inability to produce any sounds