Meredith Puryear, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Meredith Puryear, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

1229 County Farm Rd Bedford VA, 24523
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 Meredith Puryear is a speech language pathologist practicing in Bedford, VA. Puryear specializes in speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients. As a speech language pathologist, Puryear evaluates, diagnoses and treats patients with deficits in areas such as communication and swallowing. These conditions may be due to developmental delay, brain injury, Parkinson's, stroke, or other diseases and injuries. Puryear 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 advocate and provide the best care possible for their family members.

Education and Training

Longwood University Master of Science 2020

Longwood University Bachelor of Science 2018

Board Certification

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Provider Details

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Meredith Puryear, MS, CCC-SLP's Expert Contributions
  • Can a child grow out of stuttering?

    Speech therapy is a great benefit to those that stutter. The reason for stuttering is different for everyone and is often coupled with treatment from a licensed mental health therapist as anxiety has been found to often time tie closely to stuttering. It is possible to sometimes grow out of it but is more than likely something to address early. READ MORE

  • Can you help my child with stuttering?

    Speech therapy is a great benefit to those that stutter. The reason for stuttering is different for everyone and is often coupled with treatment from a licensed mental health therapist as anxiety has been found to often time tie closely to stuttering. READ MORE

  • Can stuttering fix itself?

    Speech therapy is a great benefit to those that stutter. The reason for stuttering is different for everyone and is often coupled with treatment from a licensed mental health therapist as anxiety has been found to often time tie closely to stuttering. READ MORE

  • Can stuttering be fixed?

    Speech therapy is a great benefit to those that stutter. The reason for stuttering is different for everyone and is often coupled with treatment from a licensed mental health therapist as anxiety has been found to often time tie closely to stuttering. READ MORE

  • How do you fix low hearing problems?

    You would need to refer to an audiologist to assess your child’s hearing concerns. READ MORE

  • Can you fix stuttering in a child?

    Speech therapy is a great benefit to those that stutter. The reason for stuttering is different for everyone and is often coupled with treatment from a licensed mental health therapist as anxiety has been found to often time tie closely to stuttering. READ MORE

  • How do you treat hearing loss in one ear?

    I would consult with an audiologist AND ENT (Ear Nose and Throat or Otolaryngologist) as soon as possible. READ MORE

  • Can an audiologist help my daughter's hearing loss?

    I would greatly encourage an appointment with an Audiologist to help find the reason and possible treatment for the hearing loss. Best of luck! READ MORE

  • Should I take my baby to a speech therapist?

    I would an encourage a consultation with early intervention specialists. These teams include speech therapists, occupational therapists, and more. Refer to your child’s doctor for more information! READ MORE

  • Can stuttering be cured?

    Unfortunately, without knowing your daughter, I am unable to speak in absolutes. However, consulting with SLPs as well as your general practitioner and possibly a mental health professional would be a great start to an interdisciplinary team working towards helping your child! Best of luck! READ MORE

  • My wife's face and neck muscles tense when trying to speak?

    First of all this sounds really difficult for both of you. Thank you for being able to reach out. Secondly, not knowing her entire medical history, I cannot talk on certainties. However, stress and anxiety play a large role in voice disorders. They really are very debilitating especially if you once had very active and social lives. As far as some exercises and strategies to use, consider the following: 1) I like to breathe along with the “Triangle Breathing” video on YouTube with my patients. It facilities deep breathing, and in my experience, aids in reducing anxiety. 2) Consider humming along with familiar music that brings good memories and makes her happy! Humming is great for kicking the vocal folds into gear in a natural format! 3) Continue use of any oral motor exercises that would help stretch and strengthen her lip/tongue/jaw muscles to reduce the tension. Consider consulting a physical therapist if she has reduced range of motion for her head and neck. Please let me know if you are in need of any more suggestions! Best of luck! READ MORE

  • What should I do if my child is concerned about hearing?

    Consult with an Audiologist as soon as is able for you. READ MORE

  • Can delayed speech be corrected?

    Consider getting in contact with early intervention in your state as well as the therapy resources provided at your local Pre-K/Kindergarten/Elementary schools. They will have SLPs that will be available to consult with. Therapy is a great way to aid in speech delays, as well as talking to Your child as you go about your daily tasks. It may seem silly, but describing what you’re doing to your child helps build their vocabulary! It also gives them a chance to respond as you would in normal Conversation. Read books with the little one as well! But above all, consult with professionals in your area as they will be able to give you more than suggestions. Best of luck! READ MORE

  • What makes hearing bad?

    Did your child pass their new born hearing screening at the hospital? READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

DysphagiaDementiaVoice Therapy

Professional Memberships

  • American Speech-Language Hearing Association  
  • Speech-Language Hearing Association of VA  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Affiliation with FarmVille VA Lions Club

Professional Society Memberships

  • ASHASHAVNSSLHA

Areas of research

Phonological Awareness 

Meredith Puryear, MS, CCC-SLP's Practice location

Genesis Rehab Services at Bedford County Nursing Home

1229 County Farm Rd -
Bedford, VA 24523
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