apraxia
noun
aprax·ia
(ˌ)ā-ˈprak-sē-ə 
: loss or impairment of the ability to execute complex coordinated movements without muscular or sensory impairment
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Her 12-year-old son, Whitman, has autism and a neurological disorder called apraxia, in which the brain struggles to tell muscles how to move to form words or perform other motor skills.
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Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Her 12-year-old son, Whitman, has autism and a neurological disorder called apraxia, in which the brain struggles to tell muscles how to move to form words or perform other motor skills.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Heap’s daughter, 10, has apraxia of speech, a neurological speech disorder, and spent years attending speech therapy about three times a week.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
The center plans to create a widespread resource platform that can help families across the country locate the nearest apraxia specialist.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
5 Dec. 2025
Aiden has autism and apraxia, a neurological condition that affects a person's ability to plan and coordinate movements.
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Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
17 Nov. 2025
Consider Whitman, an 11-year-old with autism and apraxia who is nonspeaking and uses an augmentative communication device to communicate.
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Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Most of the time, adults who are diagnosed with apraxia have a partial loss of ability rather than a complete loss.
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Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2024
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Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Her 12-year-old son, Whitman, has autism and a neurological disorder called apraxia, in which the brain struggles to tell muscles how to move to form words or perform other motor skills.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Heap’s daughter, 10, has apraxia of speech, a neurological speech disorder, and spent years attending speech therapy about three times a week.
—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
The center plans to create a widespread resource platform that can help families across the country locate the nearest apraxia specialist.
—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
5 Dec. 2025
Aiden has autism and apraxia, a neurological condition that affects a person's ability to plan and coordinate movements.
—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
17 Nov. 2025
Consider Whitman, an 11-year-old with autism and apraxia who is nonspeaking and uses an augmentative communication device to communicate.
—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Most of the time, adults who are diagnosed with apraxia have a partial loss of ability rather than a complete loss.
—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2024
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“Apraxia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apraxia. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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apraxia
noun
aprax·ia
(ˈ)ā-ˈprak-sē-ə
: loss or impairment of the ability to execute complex coordinated movements without muscular or sensory impairment compare eupraxia
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