Article

Apraxia is a higher-order motor disorder impairing the ability to correctly
perform skilled, purposive movements as the result of neurological disorders most
commonly stroke, dementia and movement disorders. It is increasingly recognised
that apraxia negatively influences activities of daily living (ADL). Early diagnosis and treatment should be part of the neurorehabilitation programme. The aim of the present article is to describe the most important subtypes of apraxia
such as ideational and ideomotor apraxia as well as their impact on ADL and outcome. Furthermore, the relationship to associated disorders such as aphasia is
discussed. Finally, strategies concerning assessment, management and treatment of
the disorder are presented.

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