Meredith Puryear, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

1229 County Farm Rd Bedford VA, 24523 Show map

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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

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Meredith Puryear, MS, CCC-SLP

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What are the treatment options for late talking?
Between 2-2 1/2 would be a good time to look into early interventions if you are concerned about Kate talking. By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check in me with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs which will target speech therapy. READ MORE
When should I take my daughter to a doctor for late talking?
Between 2-2 1/2 would be a good time to look into early interventions if you are concerned about Kate talking. By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check in me with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs! READ MORE
Can a speech delay be fixed?
Between 2-2 1/2 would be a good time to look into early interventions if you are concerned about late talking. By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check ins with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs which will target speech therapy. READ MORE
How can I help a late talker?
Between 2-2 1/2 would be a good time to look into early interventions if you are concerned about late talking. By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check ins with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs which will target speech therapy. I would also advise talking to your child, narrating what you’re doing all the time to fill their world with spoken word! READ MORE
Should I take my daughter to a doctor if she has a speech delay?
Yes. Between 2-2 1/2 would be a good time to look into early interventions if you are concerned about late talking. By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check ins with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs which will target speech therapy. READ MORE
Is late talking a problem?
Between 2-2 1/2 would be a good time to look into early interventions if you are concerned about late talking. By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check ins with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs which will target speech therapy. READ MORE
Is speech delay fixable?
By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check ins with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs which will target speech therapy. READ MORE
How long does speech therapy take for late talkers to work?
Between 2-2 1/2 would be a good time to look into early interventions if you are concerned about late talking. By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check ins with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs which will target speech therapy. Every child is different! Some children need more support than others and your child’s speech therapist will be able to make a detailed care plan with you. READ MORE
Should I take my baby to a doctor if she is not talking yet?
Between 2-2 1/2 would be a good time to look into early interventions if you are concerned about late talking. By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check ins with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs which will target speech therapy. READ MORE
Is late talking genetic?
Speech delays can be symptoms of many genetic disorders. I would refer to a geneticist if you have specific questions about your family genes! However, Between 2-2 1/2 would be a good time to look into early interventions if you are concerned about late talking. By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check ins with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs which will target speech therapy. READ MORE
Will speech delay fix on its own?
Between 2-2 1/2 would be a good time to look into early interventions if you are concerned about late talking. By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check ins with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs which will target speech therapy. Sometimes delays are normal and work out on their own but it is always a good option to advocate for your child like you are are doing now and intervene early! READ MORE
Should I take my 2-year-old daughter to a doctor if she is not talking yet?
Between 2-2 1/2 would be a good time to look into early interventions if you are concerned about late talking. By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check ins with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs which will target speech therapy. READ MORE
When is late talking a problem?
Between 2-2 1/2 would be a good time to look into early interventions if you are concerned about late talking. By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check ins with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs which will target speech therapy. READ MORE
Can not talking be fixed?
Between 2-2 1/2 would be a good time to look into early interventions if you are concerned about late talking. By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check ins with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs which will target speech therapy. READ MORE
Can you help with a speech delay?
I am currently employed through a rehab facility for adults and am not able to take personal clients at this time. READ MORE
Can speech therapy cure 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
At what age do late talkers talk?
Between 2-2 1/2 would be a good time to look into early interventions if you are concerned about late talking. By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check ins with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs which will target speech therapy. READ MORE
Is it normal for a baby to talk late?
Between 2-2 1/2 would be a good time to look into early interventions if you are concerned about late talking. By around 2 children should be forming two word utterances and expanding from there. Check ins with your pediatrician would be great as well as looking into your state/area’s early intervention programs which will target speech therapy. READ MORE
Is it normal for a 4 year old to stutter?
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
What is the treatment for stuttering?
Speech therapy is a great benefit to those that stutter. The treatment is different for everyone depending on their difficulties. 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