For example, a person affected by limb apraxia may have difficulty waving hello, tying shoes, or typing on a computer. This type is common in patients who have experienced a stroke, some type of brain trauma, or have Alzheimers disease. Oculomotor apraxia is having difficulty moving the eye on command, especially with saccade movements that direct the gaze to targets. This is one of the three major components of Balints syndrome. Causes
Apraxia is most often due to a lesion located in the dominant (usually left) hemisphere of the brain, typically in the frontal and parietal lobes. Lesions may be due to stroke, acquired brain injuries, or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers disease or other dementias, Parkinsons disease, or Huntingtons disease. Also, apraxia possibly may be caused by lesions in other areas of the brain.Ideomotor apraxia is typically due to a decrease in blood flow to the dominant hemisphere of the brain and particularly the parietal and premotor areas. It is frequently seen in patients with corticobasal degeneration.Ideational apraxia has been observed in patients with lesions in the dominant hemisphere near areas associated with aphasia, but more research is needed on ideational apraxia due to brain lesions.
Those with limb-kinetic and/or gait apraxia should avoid activities in which they might injure themselves or others.Occupational therapy, physical therapy, and play therapy may be considered as other references to support patients with apraxia. These treatments could work along with the SLP to provide the best therapy for people with apraxia. Because people with limb apraxia may have trouble directing their motor movements, however, occupational therapy for stroke or other brain injury can be difficult. See also
Praxis (process)
Ataxia
Aging movement control
Developmental coordination disorder
Lists of language disorders

References
Further reading
External links

Acquired Apraxia of Speech: A Treatment Overview
Apraxia: Symptoms, Causes, Tests, Treatments
ApraxiaKids
GettingTheWordOutOnApraxia.com: A Community for Parents of Children with Apraxia