
Mrs. Lorraine Ann Mcdavitt-lyons M.ED.
Speech-Language Pathologist
2040 MCKINNEY RD MONROEVILLE PA, 15146About
Dr. Lorraine Mcdavitt-lyons is a speech language pathologist practicing in MONROEVILLE, PA. Dr. Mcdavitt-lyons specializes in speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Dr. Mcdavitt-lyons 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. Mcdavitt-lyons 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
Mrs. Lorraine Ann Mcdavitt-lyons M.ED.'s Practice location
Mrs. Lorraine Ann Mcdavitt-lyons M.ED.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What Is Dysphagia?
IntroductionDysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. A person with dysphagia finds it more difficult to move liquid or food from the mouth to the stomach. Dysphagia is most likely caused by muscle and nerve problems. When food is swallowed, multiple muscles and nerves are...
- 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 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...
- Coping with a Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis
If you take an early action on the disease, then you will be able to deal with the symptoms. Above all, education and support enable you to live and fight the challenges that lay ahead. In addition to that, having a professional counselor is critical in designing a treatment plan for you. You not...
- The Risk for Developing Cerebral Palsy in Babies is Higher at 37 or 38 Weeks
Babies 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...
- Treatment of Dysphagia (Swallowing Problems)
What is dysphagia?Dysphagia is a disorder in which a person is unable to swallow food or is having difficulty in moving food down to the stomach. The throat or esophageal muscles are unable to work properly, and that leads to this disease. It is usually seen in children, old aged persons, and people...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Bonnie Wagoner Isacke PHD201 Penn Center Blvd Pittsburgh PA 15235
- Shannon Carr100 HIGHTOWER BLVD PITTSBURGH PA 15205
- Mrs. Christine Lagamba MA, CCC-SLP500 PROVIDENCE POINT BLVD PITTSBURGH PA 15243
- Gary J. Rentschler PH.D406 FISHER HALL PITTSBURGH PA 15282
- Mrs. Karen Patricia Iverson MS CCC-SLP1118 WOODWARD DRIVE GREENSBURG PA 15601
- Mrs. Elisa Edgar MSCCC/SLP1904 MENOLD DR ALLISON PARK PA 15101
Nearest Hospitals
UPMC MCKEESPORTl
1500 FIFTH AVENUE MC KEESPORT PA 15132FORBES HOSPITALl
2570 HAYMAKER ROAD MONROEVILLE PA 15146UPMC EASTl
2775 MOSSIDE BOULEVARD MONROEVILLE PA 15146