We offer family-centered, strengths-based therapeutic services designed to promote long-term success to people with Down syndrome in their unique home and community life. Our dynamic therapy sessions focus on functional, community-based and home-based skills in the domains of community participation, communication, life transitions, social/emotional, sensory, and activities of daily living. Our therapy team includes an occupational therapist (OT), a speech-language pathologist (SLP), and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Children, teens, and adult self-advocates will work with a therapist on goals that are meaningful to your family. 

Visit our website page for Therapies and Mental Health Services, to review our offerings and complete an interest form and a DSI team member will follow up with an intake conversation to discuss your loved one's needs and learn more about how our services can support your family.

Our intake process is complimentary. Fees-for-service for the elected service and the available funding subsidies will be discussed in the intake.  Families sign a service agreement prior to any billing. Payment plans are available.

Dates: June 20th, July 17th, Aug 15th, Sept 11th, Oct 17th (Spanish), Nov 13th, Dec 5th (Alternate Fridays & Saturdays) 

Time: 9:30am-11am 

Location: DSI -Large Therapy Room

Description: Join us for a joyful and engaging class designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers! Music & Motion blends tummy time, music, and movement to support early development in a fun, relaxed setting. Each session includes songs, mini instruments, and gentle guided movement — followed by time to connect with other parents over coffee and snacks. 

Whether you’re a new parent or looking to build your village, this is a great space to bond, play, and grow together. 

This service is for babies and toddlers with Down syndrome who are 6 months- 3 years old and caregivers. Childcare for siblings is available per advanced request in the registration form. 

Music & Motion / Rhythm & Play @ Inspired Play Cafe 

Address: 6527 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS 66209

Friday, October 23rd from 9:30–10:45 AM

($5 per child only) Siblings are welcome

A lively blend of music, movement, and sensory exploration for ages 0–5  

This is a combo class of Music & Motion and our Rhythm & Play coming together. This class invites young children to move, groove, and explore in a fun, developmentally supportive environment. We will have a private room to start our class for our introductions, music, and rhythm. 

Midway through class, children transition into sensory play breakout and explore the equipment at the play cafe.  

Designed for all abilities, this class encourages social connection, creativity, and joyful movement—helping preschoolers build important skills while having a blast. 

If you have any questions please email alyssa@kcdsi.org 

Join us for a special evening with Ashley Heyburn, author of Unexpectedly Perfect. Ashley’s story begins with a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, but reaches far beyond exploring unexpected diagnoses, grief, changing expectations, advocacy, identity, motherhood, and hope.

This gathering is designed for mothers raising children with disabilities to connect, share, and feel supported in the stories they never expected to live. The evening will include an informal conversation with Ashley, refreshments, connection with other moms. 

Thursday, November 5 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Down Syndrome Innovations | 5916 Dearborn St., Mission, KS

Please note: This evening is intended to provide moms with an opportunity to connect and enjoy meaningful conversation, so we kindly ask that children not attend. If childcare is needed in order for you to participate, please reach out to us when registering, and we will do our best to accommodate your request. email alyssa@kcdsi.org

Dates: Aug 1st, Nov 7th (Saturdays Only) 

Time: 9am-11am 

Location: DSI 

Description: Join us for one — or all — of our New Parent Breakfasts! 

This welcoming event is designed for new parents and extended family members (prenatal to 2½ years old) to connect with others who have a young child with Down syndrome. 

Meet parents at different stages of their journey, learn about the services and support provided by Down Syndrome Innovations, and enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly environment. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, exchange resources, and explore our campus. 

Each breakfast also includes a facilitated discussion to help families connect, share experiences, and build community. 

These family connection events are FREE/DONOR-FUNDED thanks to our Step Up Walk donors, grantors and Community Partners! Breakfast and childcare are provided, so please RSVP so we have adequate accommodations! 

Music, Dance, and Sensory Play @ Rough & Bumble

Address: 413 Delaware St, Leavenworth, KS 66048

Friday, November 20th from 10:30–11:45 AM

A lively blend of music, movement, and sensory exploration for ages 0–5

($5 per child, and siblings are welcome)

This is a combo class of Music & Motion and our Rhythm & Play coming together. This class invites young children to move, groove, and explore in a fun, developmentally supportive environment. We will have a private room to start our class for our introductions, music, and rhythm. 

Midway through class, children transition into sensory play breakout and explore the equipment at the play cafe. 

Designed for all abilities, this class encourages social connection, creativity, and joyful movement—helping preschoolers build important skills while having a blast.

If you have any questions please email alyssa@kcdsi.org