Melissa Doan Malani is a Nationally and State of Florida licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist.

She was awarded her Bachelor of Science (1999) and Master's of Arts (2001) from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL. She is currently pursuing a Certificate of Medical Speech and Language Pathology at UCF. 

Melissa began her clinical work in the Spring of 1999 at the UCF Communicative Disorders Clinic. She then worked within the Orange County Public School system during the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 school years. In 2001, Melissa started her career as private practitioner. 

In April of 2002, she founded Florida Speech-Language Pathology, Inc., and is now proud to offer its services to the community. Melissa is currently accepting new patients at our Waterford Lakes office.

Melissa specializes in the areas of: 

• Child Speech (Articulation) and Language Disorders 
• Developmental Delays (ie: Down Syndrome) 
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 
• Autism Spectrum Disorders/ Pervasive Developmental Disorders (ASD/PDD) 
• Oral Motor Treatment 
• Early Intervention for speech and language delays (children 0-3) 
• Speech and Language treatment for mentally handicapped children, adolescents, and adults 
• Cleft Lip and/or Cleft Palate