Apraxia

The patient presents an intracranial lesion to the anterior frontal lobe. This will result in damage of the prefrontal cortex causing apraxia and mild rigidity. The prefrontal cortex contains Brodmann’s Areas 9, 10, and 11. Damage to Area 9 is “frontal syndrome” which means the patient rarely follows a plan to completion. Area 10 is involved in judgement, anticipation of consequences, and social intelligence. Area 11 is on the ventral surface of the frontal lobe and incorporates emotions,…

loss of memory, or the inability to remember facts or events. We have two types of memories: the short-term (recent, new) and long-term (remote, old) memories. Short-term memory is programmed in a part of the brain called the temporal lobe, while long-term memory is stored throughout extensive nerve cell networks in the temporal and parietal lobes. In Alzheimer's disease, short-term memory storage is damaged first. inability to communicate effectively. The loss of ability to speak and write is…

pathologist is a female who, like Abby, initiated the therapy session with alacrity to play and interact. The therapy was a 1:1 session; the clinician and child appeared to have great rapport. Abby has a motor speech disorder known as apraxia. A child with apraxia…

Due to this disability affecting the Central Nervous System it causes Apraxia of speech. Apraxia is the brains inability to effectively transmit proper signals to the muscles used in speaking. There are two types Verbal and Oral Apraxia. Verbal Apraxia is when the child has difficulty with articulation muscles in regards to carrying out proper movements. Oral Apraxia affects the child’s who has issues with non-speaking movements of the mouth. For example the child will…

Although Speech Therapy or treatments are already being done to treat the child’s Apraxia of Speech, it is possible that other methods can be deemed as beneficial for the child to use due to the fact that he still finds it difficult for other people outside the normal circle that he usually interacts with to understand him. This case study…

Laura’s grandfather has begun having memory problems. First, he would constantly forget where he placed his keys or his wallet. Then he would have trouble remembering to pay the bills or cooking dinner. One day, Laura took him shopping, and in the middle of the trip, while they were both using the restroom, Laura’s grandpa left. Laura spent many hours searching for him in the shopping area, but to no avail, she could not find him. When she returned home, she found him sitting on the couch, and…

“Stroke is the most common cause of AOS.” (Duffy, 2013). As mentioned by Duffy, apraxia of speech is almost always identified because of the cause being a stroke in the left cerebral hemisphere. There are some uncontrollable factors of stroke that should be considered in Carol’s case as stated by National Stroke Association such as age…

1. In addition to the motor speech deficits identified in the description of Case 1, discuss whether and how each of the following features should be considered in planning treatment for the patient. If the feature is not relevant, briefly discuss why. (7.5 points) a. Motivation: Motivation is a key part in planning a patient’s treatment because if the patient isn’t motivated to fix their condition, then there is not point in having treatment. The patient needs to be motivated through the…

Patient tends to choke on liquids • Patient displays impulsivity. Occupational Therapy Problems & Treatment Goals 1. Dressing – UE/LE dressing is one of the areas that should be addressed. Due to weakness on the right side and moderate dressing apraxia, donning and doffing of clothing will be difficult for the patient. • Goal: Patient will complete UE/LE dressing in a sitting position with the use of assistive devices with minimum assistance to regain independence. 2. Grooming and hygiene –…

cerebral vascular accident (CVA) in August of 2005. He has diagnoses of nonfluent Broca’s aphasia and mild-moderate apraxia. According to his most recent diagnostic, the client demonstrates Patient two is a fifty-eight year old male who suffered a left hemisphere cerebral vascular accident (CVA) in August of 2005. He has diagnoses of nonfluent Broca’s aphasia and mild-moderate apraxia. According to his most recent diagnostic, the client demonstrates moderately impaired expressive language…