Melanie Lehocky
Speech-Language Pathologist
500 W LAUREL ST FRACKVILLE PA, 17931About
Dr. Melanie Lehocky is a speech language pathologist practicing in FRACKVILLE, PA. Dr. Lehocky specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Lehocky 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. Lehocky 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
Melanie Lehocky's Practice location
Melanie Lehocky's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
![]()
What is Asperger's Syndrome?Asperger's syndrome is a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The difference between Asperger's syndrome and autism is that people with Asperger's syndrome will not have delayed language development at a young age. An individual with Asperger's may be equally as smart as an individual who does...
![]()
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...
![]()
The Risk for Developing Cerebral Palsy in Babies is Higher at 37 or 38 WeeksBabies born at 40 weeks have a lower risk of developing cerebral palsy, when compared to babies born at 37 or 38 weeks, or at 42 weeks and later, according to a new study published in, The Journal of the American Medical Association. But the absolute risk of developing this condition in babies is...
![]()
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...
![]()
What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Causes, Symptoms, and TreatmentMuscular 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...
![]()
Treatment of Multiple SclerosisThe following are some of the treatments of MS that focus on slowing the progression of the disease, speeding recovery from attacks, and managing symptoms.Treatments for MS Attacks...
Nearby Providers
![]()
Ms. Laura Lynn Lawson MS CCC SLP534 W LAUREL STREET FRACKVILLE PA 17931![]()
Mrs. Judith Florence Williams M.S. CCC-SLP500 W LAUREL ST FRACKVILLE PA 17931![]()
Miss Lauren Hoffman MS, CCC-SLP500 W LAUREL ST FRACKVILLE PA 17931
Nearest Hospitals
SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - EAST NORWEGIAN STREETl
700 EAST NORWEGIAN STREET POTTSVILLE PA 17901SCHUYLKILL MEDICAL CENTER - SOUTH JACKSON STREETl
420 SOUTH JACKSON STREET POTTSVILLE PA 17901