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[Semiology of apraxic disorders]
Didier Le Gall1, Frédérique Etcharry-Bouyx
1Unité de neuropsychologie département de neurologie Centre hôspitalier universitaire, EA 2646 3 Département de psychologie Université d'Angers, France. DiLeGall@chu-angers.fr
La Revue Du Praticien
|April 24, 2003
Summary
This study examines ideomotor and ideational apraxia using a cognitive approach. It clarifies complex limb apraxia and includes dressing and constructional apraxias for a comprehensive understanding.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology
- Clinical Neurology
Context:
- Apraxia, a motor disorder, affects individuals despite intact physical and cognitive functions.
- Traditional classification relies on ideomotor and ideational apraxia labels.
- Recent advancements in cognitive neuropsychological models offer deeper insights into limb apraxia.
Purpose:
- To investigate ideomotor and ideational apraxia through a cognitivist lens.
- To enhance understanding of the complexities within limb apraxia.
- To provide descriptions of dressing and constructional apraxias.
Summary:
- The study explores ideomotor and ideational apraxia from a cognitive perspective.
- It integrates recent cognitive neuropsychological models for a nuanced examination.
- Dressing and constructional apraxias are also detailed within the paper.
Impact:
- Offers a refined understanding of apraxia subtypes.
- Contributes to the application of cognitive models in clinical neurology.
- Enhances diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for motor planning deficits.