Apraxia Diagnosis
How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, exams, processes, and other information relating to the diagnosis of Apraxia below.
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How to Diagnose Apraxia
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. She will also do a physical exam. Tests may include:
- Neurological evaluation to isolate deficit-You may be asked to:
- Imitate posture, movement, sequences
- Draw shapes
- Assemble designs
- Pick up or rotate coins
- Select a tool (eg, a hammer) and demonstrate how to use it
- Arrange movements in sequence
- Examination of muscles used in speech
- Assessment of walking skills
- MRI scan-a test that uses magnetic waves to make pictures of structures inside the brain
- CT scan-a type of x-ray that uses a computer to make pictures of structures inside the brain
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