UnmaskEd’s name is derived from the strong belief that children should not have to mask their true selves in order to learn. We cannot control the mask they wear in school, in social settings, or elsewhere. But we can strive to be their safe space where they can be themselves while learning.

We support students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade, typically that is ages 5-13.

We work with all intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)! Some examples of developmental disabilities we support: autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, dyslexia, learning disabilities, vision impairments (such as CVI), etc. An intellectual disability is typically a developmental disability with a more significant impact on learning, memory, and daily living skills. Acquired disabilities such as traumatic brain injury may also cause IDD.

No, but a diagnosis does provide helpful information when we are planning evaluation, supports, and treatment. If your child is on an IEP at school, meaning they have been determined to meet the eligibility criteria for a disability category (whether they have a medical diagnosis or not), sharing this information with UnmaskEd will also be very helpful. Please reach out if you are seeking a medical diagnosis and don't know where to start- we are happy to provide referrals.

No, but school evaluations, current IEPs and 504s, and school behavior plans do provide helpful information when we are planning evaluation, supports, and treatment. If your child has a medical diagnosis but is not receiving IEP or 504 services at school, that information will be sufficient for UnmaskEd. Please reach out if you are seeking special education services or additional supports for your child in public school and don't know where to start, reach out to us! We provide IEP advocacy, which includes support in navigating the system and getting your student the supports they need to be successful at school.

"Educational Therapy is a form of therapy used to treat individuals with learning differences, disabilities, and challenges. This form of therapy offers a wide range of intensive interventions that are designed to resolve learners' learning problems. These interventions are individualized and unique to the specific learner. Educational therapists collaborate with all the significant people concerned with the student’s learning, and they focus not only on remediation but also on building self-awareness and underlying learning skills to help clients become more self-reliant, efficient learners." - Association of Educational Therapists ​ For more information about educational therapy services provided by UnmaskEd, click here.

Yes! UnmaskEd uses a variety of evaluation methods to help us get to know new clients. I request a copy of their most recent school evaluation and current IEP (if applicable), which will be included in our evaluation report as a file review. I know your child likely goes through so much testing between school, doctors, and service providers-- and I know this can get exhausting. For the most part and for most students, an evaluation with UnmaskEd looks very different than an IEP evaluation. Depending on the student, I may do a small amount of formal testing. However, the evaluation period is really more of a rapport-building, "get-to-know-each other" period. This allows me to learn your child's interests, preferences, and learning style(s) before jumping straight into academic interventions. This is also a great time for you to learn more about my approach.

Educational therapists provide individualized intensive intervention for students with a variety of learning disabilities and challenges. Educational therapists use evidence based strategies for improving academic skills and executive functioning. ​ The goal of an educational therapist is to identify underlying issues impacting learning. A tutor provides homework and studying assistance to help a student keep up or catch up to what is being taught in their classroom.

Most educational therapy sessions with students are in person. Most commonly, sessions are located at the Lafayette Public Library. In some cases, virtual educational therapy may be available. Contact us to learn more. Consultations, coaching, and meetings occur virtually. *Meetings may be in person based on location and availability.

Evaluations take place at Lafayette Public Library, unless another location is arranged in advance. Therapy sessions take place in a variety of locations including libraries, playgrounds, and sensory gyms/museums. Contact us for more information. At this time, UnmaskEd does not treat in a clinic or in homes.