“Georgian Clinics” JSC

Apraxia of speech in children

Apraxia of speech is a rare speech disorder in children, in which the child has difficulty making the precise movements needed to speak. It is important to understand that apraxia is a speech disorder For correct speech, the child's brain must create a plan according to which his speech apparatus and muscles will perform movements with the jaw, tongue As a result, we get the correct sounds and words The baby's brain also plans according to the movements, speed and rhythm of speech In childhood apraxia, the brain cannot plan these movements As a result, the child cannot speak correctly and easily In apraxia, the speech muscles are not weak, but they cannot function because the brain cannot coordinate and transmit impulses about movement.