Assessment and intervention with clients with apraxia: contributions from the literature.
Individuals with praxis problems encounter difficulties engaging in occupation, and the occupational therapists who work with these clients are challenged to provide intervention that enables occupational performance. This extensive review of the current literature provides clinicians with information regarding the relevant descriptions and suggested mechanisms of apraxia. Errors noted in performance, different classification systems and the implications of the current knowledge will be discussed. The paper concludes by providing information for clinicians regarding occupational therapy evaluation and intervention strategies for praxis problems.
Landry
J
J
University of Western Ontario, London.
Spaulding
S
S
D001072:Apraxias / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D014830:Vocational Guidance