5. Delayed Speech
Many cases of apraxia occur in early childhood when a child would otherwise be just learning to speak. Not all children start saying their words at the same age, and speech delays are common even in children without profound problems with their motor or neurological system.
A child may experience a speech delay if there is more than one language in the household, for instance, or if there is a family history of late speaking. However, if the child is two and does not say basic words, it may be important to see a pediatrician or get tests.
A child may be able to say a few words, but his or her vocabulary is not expanding or he may continually put the stress on the wrong syllable when saying a word. They may say a word several different ways and never quite stress the right syllable.