DSG is changing the life trajectory of people with Down syndrome.

Position: Vice President of Lifespan Services/Occupational Therapist

Education: Masters of Occupational Therapy, University of Kansas

Sarah has practiced as an occupational therapist in the pediatric and adult population, in school and community-based practice, with a concentration in developmental disabilities. She has expertise in program design, daily living skills, fine motor, functional visual skills, sensory processing, behavior, assistive technology, feeding, and home adaptations.

Position: Director of Therapeutic Services/Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Education: Masters of Special Education with an emphasis in Autism Spectrum Disorders, University of Kansas

Megan has practiced as a BCBA in the pediatric population, in school and home-based practice, with a concentration in reducing maladaptive behavior. She has expertise in creating function-based positive behavior support plans, creating visual supports, teaching functional communication skills, and training caregivers.

Position: Occupational Therapist

Education: Master of Occupational Therapy, University of Kansas

Marie recently graduated as an occupational therapist. Throughout her education, she completed clinical rotations in school and community-based settings, including one at DSG. Also, she completed an extensive training program called Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment and related Disabilities (LEND). LEND provided her experiences in a variety of interdisciplinary clinics, knowledge about developmental disabilities, and the opportunity to conduct a research project on the topic of play. Throughout graduate school, she worked as a Registered Behavior Technician, providing in-home ABA services to children with autism. Marie is very excited to begin her career at DSG!

Position: Speech-Language Pathologist

Education: Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology, University of Kansas

Jessie is a speech-language pathologist excited to join the Pathways team! Her previous work experience includes working within home health, schools, and clinics. She has experience in the areas of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), apraxia of speech, receptive and expressive language, fluency (stuttering), and social communication. Additionally, she completed an extensive training program called Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND). LEND provided knowledge about developmental disabilities through interdisciplinary clinics, outreach events, research, and academic coursework.

Position: Speech-Language Pathologist

Education: Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology, Truman State University

Angela is a speech-language pathologist who provides telehealth services on the Pathways team. She is a 21-year veteran in the field, with 18 years in public-school practice and the last three years in telepractice (mostly within the schools). She is a life-long Missouri resident who grew up in the northeast corner of the state in Kirksville. She now resides with her husband and 11-year old son in the northern part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Angela is passionate about communication and literacy, early childhood development, and encouraging others to continue growing. When she is not wearing a speech-pathologist’s hat, she enjoys reading and music, Marvel Superheroes, Star Wars, and Disney. She has four furry babies, a tender-hearted pup named Tivan, and three spoiled-rotten kitties Kiko, Kahlua, and Pym.