Lindsay Meyer Turner
PhD, CCC-SLP, CNT, IBCLC, RLC, NTMTC
Lindsay Meyer Turner
PhD, CCC-SLP, CNT, IBCLC, RLC, NTMTC
Lindsay Meyer Turner, PhD, CCC-SLP, CNT, IBCLC, RLC, NTMTC, is employed at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood (TX) in a Level III NICU and is the owner of Dandelion Feeding & Speech Therapy, PLLC. She has 14 years of outpatient pediatric and NICU experience with expertise in neonatal oral feeding and swallowing disorders. Dr. Turner is responsible for the establishment of several departmental programs and initiatives revolving around neuroprotection/neurobehavioral development, oral feeding (breast and bottle), language nutrition, and parental involvement. Her current research is centered on the establishment of cue-based feeding protocols, facilitation of language nutrition through parent involvement, nurturing touch, and parent bonding, and understanding the potential effects of swaddle bathing on oral feeding performance. In addition to clinical and research commitments, Dr. Turner mentors graduate students, guest lectures, and educates medical personnel and other SLPs on the local, state, and national levels. Dr. Turner received a master’s and doctoral degrees from Louisiana State University in Communication Sciences and Disorders, a master’s degree in Elementary Education from Southern University, and a bachelor’s degree from Millsaps College in Elementary Education. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and has state licensure in Texas. Dr. Turner is a Board Certified Neonatal Therapist (Neonatal Therapy National Certification Board), an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners), and a Certified Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapist (Creative Therapy Consultants). In 2010, Dr. Turner participated in ASHA’s Minority Student Leadership Program. She was an invited speaker at NBASLH in 2018, as well as ASHA in 2023 and 2024. She maintains an active seat on the ASHA Convention Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing committee, is a member of the Community Advisory Board at the University of Houston, and is an adjunct professor at Valdosta State University in Georgia and Southern University in Baton Rouge. Unlimited
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