T.E.A.M. Habilitation and Respite specializes in autism, related disorders and developmental delays for children under the supervision of Donna M Barelski, PhD, Behavioral Specialist. These disorders are treatable and the earlier children receive appropriate treatment, the better their prognosis. For more information, call T.E.A.M. at (480) 816-1866.
T.E.A.M. also provides a range of services both in-home or at our center which is centrally located in Fountain Hills.
T.E.A.M. Services
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- Language and Verbal Behavioral Skills
- Cognitive Skills
- Social Skills
- Self-Help Skills
- Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Respite Services
T.E.A.M. offers respite services which is a break for parents in which temporary care is provided for your child. Respite can occur at our center or in your home for any length of time, depending on the needs of the family.
Behavioral Consulting / Parent Coaching Services
T.E.A.M. offers in-home Behavioral Consulting / Parent Consulting services. This service was brought to the mainstream attention by the popular series such as Super-Nanny and Nanny911...read more
Social Etiquette Consulting
Etiquette skills add confidence to children in social environments. T.E.A.M. providers teach your child how to prepare to mature into adolescences gracefully, with a tasteful, sense of style, and gain an appreciation for the arts and the social graces. Social Etiquette can provide a much needed foundation for a successful future and lifelong survival skills...read more
Language and Verbal Behavioral Skills
Language and verbal behavioral skills development includes proper uses of:
- Nouns and Verbs
- Sentence Structure
- Pragmatics
- Proper Articulation and Inflections
- Teaching the Child to:
- Request
- Answer Questions
- Use Words instead of Tantrums
Cognitive Skills
T.E.A.M. works closely with your child to develop cognitive skills and prepares your child for "school readiness" in areas such as:
- Attention Skills
- Working Memory
- Multi-Sensory Processing
- Self Control
- Self Confidence
- Language
- Cause & Effect
- Letters & Phonics
- Numbers & Functions
- Weights & Measures
- Sequencing
- Listening Skills
Social skills are important in all aspects of your child’s life, from the playground to the classroom to the workplace. Social skills help others feel comfortable with us and help us make friends. These skills help us resolve conflicts in a healthy way. T.E.A.M. encourage and support your child to interact appropriately with one another in areas such as:
- Approaching
- Sharing
- Turn Taking
- Manners
- Social Cues
- Appropriate Social Responses
- Teaching the Child to Play
Self-Help Skills
Depending on the individual needs of your child, activities may include:
- Dressing and Undressing
- Potty Use
- Washing Hands
- Cleaning Up After Themselves
Fine & Gross Motor Skills