I know that feeling

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the feeling of walking into the NICU, overwhelmed by uncertainty and clinging to hope.

I went from spending each and every day researching neonatal care, teaching about neonatal care, and engaging with babies and their families, to becoming a NICU Mom myself.

Holding my baby in the very environment where I spent my career forever changed how I see and serve the NICU.

Casey Lewis

MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CNT, CLC, NTMTC

Today, I blend over a decade of training in Speech-Language Pathology with my perspective as a NICU Mom to support, educate and empower.

As the owner of TexScope™, a mobile endoscopy company serving healthcare organizations across Texas, I work to ensure that patients receive the best care possible. My role as an expert witness in dysphagia across the lifespan allows me to amplify my expertise to advocate for infants who need specialized support.

I’ve had the privilege of sharing my knowledge as an invited speaker for international, national, and state organizations, including 13 graduate schools across the country. Through speaking engagements, consulting, and coaching, I’m committed to equipping NICU teams and caregivers with evidence-based tools and compassionate insights that make a lasting impact.

If you’re looking for someone to bring both professional expertise and personal experience to your NICU team, I’d be honored to work with you. Together, we can create a NICU environment that supports every baby and family.

♥ fEATURES AND ASSOCIATIONS ♥

♥ Professional milestones ♥

    • History of working in the following locations: Intensive Care Units, Cardiac Intensive Care Units, Pediatric Intensive Care Units, Neonatal Intensive Care Units, Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Facilities and Home Health. 

    • Creator, developer and copyright owner, NICU Oral Feeding Algorithm©

    • Research author at National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT) conference in Cincinnati, Ohio (2022)

    • Research author at the 12th International Congress of Union of European Neonatal & Perinatal Societies (UENPS) in Krakow, Poland (2022)

    • Research author at American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana (2022)

    • Research author at International Association of Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana (2024)

    • Board Member, Neonatal Therapy Certification Board®, 2024

    • Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from The American Speech-Language Hearing Association

    • Eight-time recipient of the Award for Continuing Education (ACE) from The American Speech-Language Hearing Association

    • Completed extensive training and competencies in the area of FEES

    • Certified Neonatal Therapist™

    • Certified Lactation Counselor

    • Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapist Certified

    • Lee Silverman Voice Treatment

    • Neonatal Developmental Care Specialist through The National Association of Neonatal Nurses.

    • Featured on the Swallow Your Pride podcast, episode 101

    • Featured on First Bite podcast, episode 146

    • Continuing education instructor for The Medical SLP Collective, speaker at the Medical SLP Summit

    • Guest lecturer at SLP & OT graduate programs (Texas Woman's University, Nova Southeastern University, University of North Texas, The University of North Dakota, Western Kentucky University, Edinboro University, University of St. Augustine, Abilene Christian University- Dallas and Abilene campuses, Stephen F. Austin State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, and Eastern Washington University)

    • Guest lecturer at SLP state conventions (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas) 

    • Invited speaker, Rethinking Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing online conference, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2023)

    • Invited speaker, HCA Healthcare Center for Clinical Advancement, NICU Consortium in Frisco, Texas (2024)

Let’s collaborate

I am available for parent and professional mentorship.

I am also available for speaking and teaching engagements at hospitals, healthcare organizations, and conferences. My goal is to help teams refine their approach to program development, management, and care for infants and their families.

Topics I cover include:

  • Advanced Neonatal Care Techniques

  • Optimizing Feeding Practices

  • Enhancing Sleep Patterns

  • Interpreting Behavioral Cues

  • Sensory Support and Bonding

  • and more!

Let’s work together to elevate care for NICU patients and families!