A Review of the Neural Basis of Apractic Disorders With Implications for Remediation.

In order to effectively habilitate adults with apraxia and children with developmental dyspraxia, teachers and clinicians must have a sound understanding of the neuromotor basis of movement as well as an understanding of the etiology of this motor disorder. This paper describes the neural basis of apractic disorders from both an anatomical and a neuropsychological framework. Motor control and learning theories are used as a foundation for intervention programming. The functional-based approach espoused in this manuscript emphasizes that educators and therapists provide the individual with apraxia with enhanced polymodal sensory input--tactile, vestibularproprioceptive, verbal, and visual information--within a context-dependent environment. The literature reviewed in this paper should help practitioners and researchers better understand those problems seen in individuals who have apractic disorders and should assist them in developing more effective motor remediation programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]