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Speech Therapists - Bedford, VA

We found 19 speech therapists in Bedford, VA. See refinement options below.

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Whitney McCormick Holley, MS, SLP

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310 S Bridge Street, Bedford, VA

Ms. Whitney Holley practices speech therapy in Bedford, VA.
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Mrs. Kelly Elizabeth Robertson, M.S., SLP

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1229 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA

Ms. Kelly Robertson specializes in speech therapy and practices in Bedford, VA.
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Lauren Williams, SLP

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1710 Whitfield Drive, Bedford, VA

Ms. Lauren Williams specializes in speech therapy and practices in Bedford, VA.
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Ms. Megan Marie Lancaster, M.S., CCC-SLP

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310 S Bridge Street, Bedford, VA

Ms. Megan Lancaster works as a speech therapy specialist in Bedford, VA.
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Debora S. Canning, MS CCC, SLP

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310 S Bridge Street, Bedford, VA

Ms. Debora Canning specializes in speech therapy and practices in Bedford, VA.
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Dr. Debbie Brassell

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1272 Landover Street, Bedford, VA

Dr. Debbie Brassell specializes in speech therapy and practices in Bedford, VA.
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Mary C. Campbell, SLP

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310 S Bridge Street, Bedford, VA

Ms. Mary Campbell is a speech therapy specialist in Bedford, VA.
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Dayna Hlinko, M.C.D., CCC-SLP

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402 W Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523

Ms. Dayna Hlinko practices speech therapy in Bedford, VA.
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Jennifer B. Lucia, CCC-SLP

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310 S Bridge Street, Bedford, VA

Ms. Jennifer Lucia specializes in speech therapy and practices in Bedford, VA.
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Meredith Lynn Puryear, CCC-SLP

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1229 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA

Ms. Meredith Puryear works as a speech therapy specialist in Bedford, VA.
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Lauren Fields Paulette

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1203 Roundtree Drive, Bedford, VA

Ms. Lauren Paulette specializes in speech therapy and practices in Bedford, VA.
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Jessica Rae Ayers, M.S., CF-SLP

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310 S Bridge Street, Bedford, VA

Ms. Jessica Ayers works as a speech therapy specialist in Bedford, VA.
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Kimberly Michele Pannell

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310 S Bridge Street, Bedford, VA

Ms. Kimberly Pannell practices speech therapy in Bedford, VA.
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Holly Lipes, MS, CCC-SLP

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310 S Bridge Street, Bedford, VA

Ms. Holly Lipes specializes in speech therapy and practices in Bedford, VA.
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Gwen Terry

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310 S Bridge Street, Bedford, VA

Ms. Gwen Terry practices speech therapy in Bedford, VA.
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Bryce Bristow

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1613 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA

Mr. Bryce Bristow is a speech therapy specialist in Bedford, VA.

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What is Speech Therapy?

Speech therapy is a treatment that helps people of all ages who have problems speaking and using language. The professionals who provide speech therapy are called speech and language pathologists, or sometimes just speech therapists. Speech therapy is often associated with children, and many kids do need extra help overcoming speech disorders such as a lisp or a stutter. However, older patients also often rely on speech services, for instance after a stroke.

The issues that are treated in speech therapy can be broadly broken down into three main categories. They are:

Speech disorders, which affect the voice and the ability to form sounds properly or speak fluently. Examples include dysarthria, stuttering, and vocal cord polyps.
Language disorders, which are problems with either saying or understanding spoken words. Examples include autism and pragmatic (social) language disorders.
Swallowing disorders, including drooling and difficulty swallowing. Since speech therapy involves treatment for the muscles of the mouth and throat, some swallowing disorders can be treated by speech therapists.

The way speech therapy is conducted depends greatly on the age and needs of the patient being served. Therapy may be conducted one-on-one, in a small group, or in a classroom. Standardized testing is often used to evaluate speech. Depending on the patient, therapy may include games, conversation, role playing and storytelling, flash cards, or singing. The speech therapist sometimes assigns exercises for the patient to practice at home.

There are many causes for speech disorders, and they are surprisingly common. Speech therapy is an effective treatment that helps these patients communicate their thoughts and feelings with others.