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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Screens can be essential for families and children with significant developmental differences (e.g., adaptive communication devices for people with apraxia).
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech, Kingston had settled into a routine.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 June 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
Keira is on the autism spectrum and also has global apraxia, which means motor movements are difficult for her.
—Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2022
Austin was autistic and had speech apraxia.
—Nisa Khan, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2020
An hour into the visit with the therapist, Drummond heard the word apraxia for the first time.
—Yvette Orozco, Houston Chronicle, 30 Oct. 2019
Braun's 4-year-old son, Killian, was born with a neurological disorder called childhood apraxia of speech.
—Jordan Culver, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2019
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
Diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech, Kingston had settled into a routine.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 June 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
Keira is on the autism spectrum and also has global apraxia, which means motor movements are difficult for her.
—Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2022
Austin was autistic and had speech apraxia.
—Nisa Khan, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2020
An hour into the visit with the therapist, Drummond heard the word apraxia for the first time.
—Yvette Orozco, Houston Chronicle, 30 Oct. 2019
Braun's 4-year-old son, Killian, was born with a neurological disorder called childhood apraxia of speech.
—Jordan Culver, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2019
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“Apraxia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apraxia. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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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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