05/06/2026
🌸In honor of Speech Therapy Month, we are excited to welcome our new speech therapist, Lori Dawson, to our North Little Rock clinic!
Lori is a dedicated speech-language pathologist with over 25 years of experience across school systems, home health, and outpatient settings. Her diverse background allows her to effectively treat patients with a wide range of needs, from developmental concerns to complex neurological conditions.
She is a highly versatile clinician within the Baptist Health system, providing care across multiple settings, including outpatient clinics in North Little Rock and Conway, as well as acute care and rehabilitation services at Baptist Springhill, Baptist Little Rock, and the Baptist Rehabilitation Institute. This broad scope of experience allows her to seamlessly adapt her approach to meet each patient where they are in their recovery.
Lori has completed specialized training in traumatic brain injury (TBI), including participation in a grant-funded traineeship focused on TBI care. She also has a strong clinical focus on dysphagia (swallowing disorders) and is especially passionate about helping patients make meaningful progress while improving their safety and quality of life.
Known for her commitment to going the extra mile, Lori takes a thorough, individualized approach—leaving no stone unturned in helping each patient reach their highest level of function. Her warm, personable nature helps her build strong, trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
Outside of the clinic, Lori enjoys spending time with her family. She is married to Brad Dawson, an occupational therapist, and is a proud mom to three children: Tyler, who works at Baptist; Seth, a junior in college; and her daughter, a sophomore in college.
