Praxis / Apraxia
05/08/2026 2 Comments
The processes in the brain that allow people to plan and execute actions are generally referred to as Praxis. If these processes are disrupted in
Deepening the understanding of Apraxia
The Star Challenge is designed to offer a brief glimpse of what it can feel like when intention and movement do not align. For many individuals with Apraxia, this disconnect is not occasional or situational; it is present across communication and daily life.
Apraxia (uh-PRAK-see-uh)
noun
Apraxia is a motor planning difference, meaning the brain has difficulty sending clear, consistent signals to the body to carry out purposeful movement.
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Too often, individuals with apraxia are misunderstood as lacking knowledge or language, when in reality the barrier lies in the body’s ability to respond reliably. By engaging in a shared experience, we invite our community, partners, and the broader public to better understand the role of motor planning in communication.
Apraxia affects motor planning, not intelligence. Many nonspeaking people understand far more than they can express, but are often underestimated or unheard.
Spelling to Communicate (S2C) provides a pathway to real communication that gives individuals a way to share their thoughts, learn, and participate more fully in the world.
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What happens when someone knows exactly what they want to say or do, but their body won’t cooperate? This webinar explores apraxia as a motor-based difference, not a deficit in understanding. We’ll unpack how apraxia affects speech, movement, and regulation, and why inconsistency is often misunderstood. Participants will leave with a clearer framework for recognizing apraxia and practical ways to support more reliable communication and participation.
The processes in the brain that allow people to plan and execute actions are generally referred to as Praxis. If these processes are disrupted in
The STAR CHALLENGE is a simple activity with a powerful purpose. It is designed to offer a brief GLIMPSE into what it
My friends and I all struggle with apraxia. Apraxia is why all of us are nonspeakers, and I have to say it affects EVERY aspect
Our SUPPLEMENTARY MOTOR CORTEX is responsible for planning INTENTIONAL motor actions, and our PRIMARY motor cortex is responsible for EXECUTING or carrying
What It’s Like & What We *think* We Know Since our work at I-ASC is informed by subject matter experts – those who are nonspeaking,
“What do you mean my child has a ‘motor disorder’? He moves just fine!” May is “Motor Month” here at I-ASC, which means the focus
Contact I-ASC directly at info@i-asc.org or 703-454-0202.
Please visit our Spelling to Communicate page for more information. If you have additional questions, feel free to email us at info@i-asc.org.
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