Lyn S. Turkstra PhD, CCC-SLP, BC-NCD(A)

Dr. Turkstra’s research is to understand the effects of cognitive impairments on communication ability in adolescents and adults with acquired neurologic disorders. Current studies focus on the relation of cognitive functions and social cognition to communication behavior, and how this differs between typical adolescents and their peers with traumatic brain injury. Dr. Turksta’s professional interests include the advancement of evidence-based practice in rehabilitation, and she served on the writing committee for evidence-based practice guidelines in cognitive-communication disorders of the Academy of Neurological Disorders and Sciences. She is also affiliated with the Neuroscience Training Program and is an adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery.