
Melissa Lafee SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
14291 SW 120TH ST STE 103 MIAMI FL, 33186About
Dr. Melissa Lafee is a speech language pathologist practicing in MIAMI, FL. Dr. Lafee specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Lafee evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with communication and swallowing troubles. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, hearing loss, autism, stroke or other diseases and injuries. Dr. Lafee helps patients make sounds and improve their voices through various methods. Speech language pathologists also work with patients to strengthen muscles used to speak and swallow, and work with individuals and families to help cope with their conditions.
Provider Details
Melissa Lafee SLP's Practice location
MIAMI, FL 33186Get Direction
Melissa Lafee SLP's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What Is Lou Gehrig's Disease?
IntroductionLou Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. It is also called as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. It is a progressive disorder that leads to the loss of voluntary muscle control in the body. This disorder often affects the...
- What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
Fetal alcohol syndrome refers to the birth defects that result from exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. Excessive consumption of alcohol during pregnancy may result in the child developing physical deformities, mental conditions, behavioral issues, and learning disorders. The symptoms of fetal...
- How Common is Autism?
According to a recent survey, 1 out of every 52 children who attend school is autistic. The rates of the disease are constantly increasing, and the disease has trippled in the past decade, not only in the U.S but all around the world.Boys are more affectedWhen we study different ethnic groups and...
- What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Muscular dystrophies are a group of diseases that make the muscles of the body weaker over a period of time. The muscles become less flexible in this condition. Out of the nine types of muscular dystrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy is one of the most common.The main characteristics of this medical...
- Is Multiple Sclerosis Genetic?
Multiple Sclerosis is a complex disease that can be caused by several factors; genetic structure is one of them. Several genes are thought to play a role in the development of MS. If any of a close relative, such as a sibling or a parent, has this disease, your chance of developing MS is slightly...
- Choosing the Right Education for Your Autistic Child
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can cause issues in crucial areas of development, such as social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, creative and imaginative play, and sensory processing.Children with ASD may have difficulty understanding and communicating their needs and wants to...
Nearby Providers
- Ms. Denise Chantal Elizondo M.S.6541 SW 43rd street Miami Florida 33155
- Mrs. Heather Helstrom Mendez M.S. CCC-SLP5042 SW 163RD COURT MIAMI FL 33185
- Mrs. Nicole Gaffney M.S.335 S KROME AVE FLORIDA CITY FL 33034
- Chrystal K Bhola M.S., SLP888 NW 27TH AVE MIAMI FL 33125
- Mr. John Massa M.S. CCC-SLP1611 NW 12TH AVE MIAMI FL 33136
- Jennifer Rodriguez SLP3100 SW 62ND AVE MIAMI FL 33155
Nearest Hospitals
BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF MIAMIl
8900 N KENDALL DR MIAMI FL 33176WEST KENDALL BAPTIST HOSPITALl
9555 SW 162 AVE MIAMI FL 33196