<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n8. Inconsistency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Since apraxia involves the muscles and not with language processing, there may be inconsistency with speech. The reason for this is that the person with apraxia keeps trying to say the correct word and sometimes succeeds, whereas those who can\u2019t process language can\u2019t make correct attempts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For instance, someone with apraxia may occasionally put the stress on the correct syllable of a given word, but just as often or more often, the stress will be on the wrong syllable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Someone who does not understand that the person has apraxia may be frustrated that they have corrected the other person, they seem to have gotten it and said the word correctly, and the next time they say the word, they will make the same mistake again. That is why it is important that friends and loved ones of people with apraxia understand the source of their problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apraxia is a condition that affects the muscles associated with speech rather than thinking and language processing. A person may have no apparent damage to their tongue, throat and facial muscles, but the problem lies in the sections of the brain that affect motor abilities<\/a> related to speech. <\/p>\n\n\n\nA person with apraxia may understand something but will not be able to imitate the sound. Apraxia in children may be evident in speech delays, difficulties eating and swallowing and exaggerated movements of the mouth and the tongue while speaking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
People with apraxia tend to speak more slowly than average and put the stress on the wrong syllable. Those who suffer from apraxia may have other motor difficulties such as tripping and problems with moving. In addition, errors in speech may be inconsistent, and there may be times when they are able to speak correctly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
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