APRAXIA Flashcards
1
Q
Apraxia:
A
An inability to plan and execute volitional motor movements due to central nervous system damage despite intact muscle strength and coordination.
2
Q
Central feature of nearly all therapy for apraxia:
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Use of drill.
Motor learning is dependent on repeated opportunities to practice desired movement patterns.
3
Q
3 therapy phases in order (apraxia’s basic treatment progression):
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Phase I: Initiate phonation
Phase II: Increase smoothness and length of speech
Phase III: Phonemic drill
