brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Apraxia
Introduction
Apraxia is loss of the ability to do tasks that require remembering patterns or sequences of movements. People with apraxia cannot remember or do the sequence of movements needed to complete simple skilled or complex tasks, even though they are physically able to do the tasks. Doctors ask the person to do or imitate common learned tasks, and tests of brain function and imaging tests may be done. Physical and occupational therapists can help by making the environment safer and by providing devices to enable people with apraxia function better. Apraxia is relatively uncommon. 