Apraxia
What is developmental apraxia of speech?
"Apraxia is a neurogenic impairment involving planning, executing and sequencing motor movements. Verbal apraxia affects the programming of the articulators and rapid sequences of muscle movements for speech sounds (often associated with hypotonia and sensory integration disorder). Oral apraxia involves nonspeech movements (e.g., blowing, puckering, licking food from the lips)." Dr. Marilyn Agin
Developmental apraxia of speech is also referred to as developmental verbal dyspraxia. There is generally no detectable physical cause for the condition. Children with apraxia respond well to therapy techniques like those used for adults who have adult-onset (acquired) apraxia (due to a stroke or other incident of anoxia).
Articles:
Verbal Apraxia Presentation by Marilyn C. Agin, MD
Possible Oral Apraxia or Oral Motor Warning Signs by Lisa Geng with assistance from Sara R. Johnson, CCC/SLP
PhD (Mom)? An excellent editorial written by a parent of a child with an oral motor speech disorder about some of the trials and tribulations of getting an accurate diagnosis. By Lindsay Chase Wheaton.