Therapy Services

Therapeutic services to promote long-term success and help your child achieve their fullest potential.

See below for Registration information.

The DSC Therapy Team includes an occupational therapist (OT), and a speech-language pathologist (SLPs). Our qualified therapists have extensive experience working with children with Down syndrome

During the initial assessment appointment, you’ll meet with DSC therapists, who will ask questions to learn more about the challenges your child is facing and come up with solutions to meet your child’s development goals and needs. They will also work with you on a treatment plan that includes activities you can do with your child at home, in addition to your sessions at DSC.

Winter 2024 Direct Therapies for ages 2-10 years old:

Registration

If you are a returning client, contact Johanna Karn at

johanna@dscpugetsound.org for registration.

For new clients, contact Megan Kidder at

megan@dscpugetsound.org

Winter 2024 Schedule:

All sessions take place at the DSC Campus.

OT Therapy will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays

SLP Therapy will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Meet Your Therapy Team

  • Louise Lapus, SLP

    Louise is a licensed bilingual Speech Language Pathologist. She was born in the Philippines and, at age seven, moved to the United States where she grew up mostly in Southern California. She completed her Bachelor's degree at CSU, Fullerton and Graduate degree at MSU, Mankato. She worked as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in Minnesota for three years before moving to Washington and working at a Children's Pediatric Clinic last year. She is passionate about working with children with a variety of communication needs and strive to build relationships to foster their development. She enjoys watching movies with her fiancé and two dogs. But most day you find her hiking, biking, bouldering, kayaking, or painting!

  • Betsy De La Rosa, MA, CCC-SLP

    Betsy is a licensed and nationally certified Speech Language Pathologist. She has been working as a bilingual (Spanish/English) SLP for nearly 8 years in both clinical and school settings. Betsy has a passion for supporting children, teens and their families. In her free time Betsy enjoys spending time with her family (including her two dogs) and friends, reading, hiking, skiing, practicing Italian, and traveling.

  • Johanna Karn, MOT OTR/L

    Johanna is a licensed Occupational Therapist, She has worked as an OT with DSC families since 2020. She has held an OT position with Valley Medical’s Children’s Therapy clinic, and currently holds an OT position at Seattle Public Schools. She was born and raised in Washington and received her degree at University of Washington. She worked as a caregiver for adults and children with disabilities before becoming an OT. She love working with kids, animals and baking.