Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Step1
There are many signs that can suggest that your child has apraxia, here are a few things to look for...
* Does not make baby noises such as cooing
* Their first words may be late and they may be missing sounds in words
* They have problems putting sounds and syllables together
* They have problems combining sounds
* they tend to simplify words, many children do this when beginning talking but children with apraxia tend to do it often
* Have problems eating
* Your child understands things better then they communicate them
* Hard to understand
* Experiences difficulties with fine motor skills
Step2
If you fear that your child is experiencing any of the above problems then it is important to talk to your child's doctor. only your child's doctor can correctly diagnose your child with any condition such as apraxia. Of course if your doubt one doctors opinion, you can always get a second opinion.
There are also many websites that offer answers to some questions that you may have about the disease. Here is one website that offers useful information..
http://www.apraxia-kids.org
Step3
No child should go undiagnosed and have to live with a treatable condition. There are many places that offer help to children with apraxia. So if your think that any of the signs are visible in your child you need to take them in for an evaluation as soon as possible. it can help your child and your whole family find answers to your questions.
Apraxia can be caused by damage to the brain, in many different ways. A stroke, trauma to the brain, head injuries, infections and even toxins. Some cases are more severe then others and can be untreatable, only your doctor can tell you for sure.
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