T.E.A.M. Habilitation & Respite

The founder of T.E.A.M., Donna Barelski, PhD., is a Behaviorist and recognized authority on autism and a mother of an autistic son. Every day, Dr. Barelski has a chance to enjoy her child's intelligence, humor and broad range of emotions. This real-life family situation along with her extensive education, training and experience has allowed Dr. Barelski first-hand knowledge and experience as a Behavioral Specialist.

Since May of 2007, we expanded our services to better meet the needs of those we serve through a center-based clinic located lakeside in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Our clinic is a children’s paradise with no walls or hidden corners. Our Habilitation Providers, under the watch of Donna Barelski, PhD., provide daily instruction to learners with autism, related disabilities and developmental delays. In this clinic we also conduct individual assessments, and provide office area for our in-home Habilitation and Respite Providers.

 Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide hands on behavior analytic services to learners with autism, related disabilities and developmental delays. We strive to help as many children with autism come as close to complete recovery as possible because we have experienced first hand what that means for a family. By arranging the most possible positive teaching environment, it allows the learner to continue to develop language, cognitive, fine and gross motor, school readiness, self-help and social skills in typical community and family settings.

 Our Principles

1. Every child has the potential to develop skills beyond their current level and are not subjected to behaviors and activities that cause injury or limit opportunities for community involvement. 
   
2. Communication, cognitive, social, school readiness and fine and gross motor skills should be targeted that lead to rewarding personal relationships, well being, vocational productivity, and self-determined daily activities.
   
3. Reliance of the science of applied behavior analysis and its underlying assumptions will lead to the best possible outcome for the child.
   
4. Communication is the foundation that supports the development of skills in all areas. T.E.A.M.'s staff is trained in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and incorporate Mariposa's School for Autism Training Manual for treatment and instructional recommendations. 
   
5. To achieve the best outcome for children, data is gathered and analyzed on a schedule sufficient to make informed decisions.