5. Autism
Autism is a disorder that is relatively rare, but is getting more attention nowadays in the media, since people are more vocal than they have been in the past about dealing with the problem.
Before autism is diagnosed, a parent may notice that their child is not developing speech in a timely manner, although they may understand what is going on around them.
If autism is the cause, the apraxia can be the result of the sufferer not being able to pay attention long enough to learn proper speech. The feeling of being detached from the rest of the world can cause apraxia and speech problems, and social isolation can make the problem worse.
Physical therapy is required to help apraxia sufferers with autism learn to improve their ability to communicate. This is particularly important with children with autism because it helps them connect socially and to improve speaking skills.