Children aged two years, generally can say two words, such as "want milk" and "want to eat". If your child is not able to say a simple series of words, there is a possibility that he has speech apraxia. This disorder can be overcome by speech therapy and other habits at home. Apraksia is a nerve disorder in the brain that makes it difficult for children to coordinate the muscles used when talking. Children with apraxia know what they want to say, but have difficulty moving their jaws, tongue, and lips to talk. Apraksia Speech Disorders Speech disorders of apraxia are similar to dysarthria in speech disorders. Apraksia in children is usually caused by genetic and metabolic disorders. In addition, several conditions such as premature birth and mothers who consume alcohol or illegal drugs during pregnancy, can also be a factor that triggers speech disorders of apraxia in children. Apraksia usually can only be detected in children under three years old (toddlers)