Disorders

Information About Oral Apraxia

Oral Apraxia is also known as dysarthria

Oral Apraxia is a disorder where the child, who typically is a "late talker" is unable to coordinate and/or initiate movement of their jaw, lips and tongue (articulators) on command.

An Oral Motor Disorder, which could be a different oral motor problem than apraxia (could be from weakness for example) is the second type, in which the child is unable to coordinate and/or initiate movement of normal eating movements (vegetative activities.)

Be Sure to Read:
» Read A Reason to Know the Signs of Oral Apraxia
» Read Possible Oral Apraxia or Oral Motor Warning Signs

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