Our business philosophy is openness of communication. At Unicorn Haven, we believe that every single person has great ideas.
Open communication allows for different perspectives to be heard and different views to be considered.
We always strive for and encourage creativity and improvement.
Mission Statement
Our company’s purpose is to foster and improve social functioning of children and adults. We teach those not comfortable in social interactions how to build confidence and increase their skill level, while maintaining the individual's uniqueness.
At Unicorn Haven, we not only work with your children, but also provide parents and caregivers the needed supports and resources to improve their quality of life.
Open communication allows for different perspectives to be heard and different views to be considered.
We always strive for and encourage creativity and improvement.
Mission Statement
Our company’s purpose is to foster and improve social functioning of children and adults. We teach those not comfortable in social interactions how to build confidence and increase their skill level, while maintaining the individual's uniqueness.
At Unicorn Haven, we not only work with your children, but also provide parents and caregivers the needed supports and resources to improve their quality of life.
Our Team
As parents of special needs children, the founders of Unicorn Haven have firsthand experience providing for a family with unique needs. We believe in communication and support, and we are here for you.
Barbora Hladek
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Barbora was born in former Czechoslovakia and came to America after graduating high school. She majored in German and Psychology at ASU, where she also attended a Post-Baccalaureate program in Elementary Education. Barbora further attended the ASU West to receive an M.Ed in Special Education With Concentration on Infants and Young Children. As a special needs teacher, Barbora worked at several school districts in Arizona. Barbora got married in 2007 and welcomed her daughter is 2009 and son in 2013. In 2015, Barbora’s daughter was diagnosed with ADHD, Autism and a Mood Disorder. Barbora went on to work as a behavioral health case manager, in order to have more flexible hours. Barbora thrived in this position, advocating at IEP meetings, guiding newly diagnosed clients through the DDD and ALTCS process, teaching social skills groups and parent support groups. In 2020, Barbora was accepted into the Social Thinking® Intensive Clinical Training Program which is currently postponed due to COVID-19. https://www.socialthinking.com/Clinics/Clinical-Trainee-Directory If you would like Barbora to speak at your event or provide training for your school/organization please email us for rates and availability. Unicorn Haven LLC was established in December 2017 after seeing the needs in the community. The unique name comes from her daughter’s love for unicorns and Barbora wanting a safe place for children and adults with social challenges. The other reason unicorns are so significant to us is because they are magical and mysterious creatures – much like the individuals we serve. Unicorn Haven was established to recognize and support the struggles special needs parents and caregivers have. We are here to advocate for your child at their school meeting, to support you and your needs when you need someone who has been through the same experiences, to listen. We provide social skills groups using the most effective methodologies to improve the student’s functioning. |
Susie Turrey
Co-Founder/COO |
Susie Turrey is the co-founder of Unicorn Haven LLC. Susie is helping to create the vision that we have for our clients and employees. Susie came to us in September of 2018. As a mom of a child with a developmental disability, she has high standards and wants to help be the change.
In addition to working for Unicorn Haven, Susie is a community organizer, volunteer with Raising Special Kids, activist, and mom-advocate and self-proclaimed tantrum negotiator. Susie is a 2019 AZ Partners in Leadership graduate. In addition, she is a 2019 reward recipient for helping others in the disability community. Her recent platform has been about inclusion for individuals with disabilities. |
Cher Higgins
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Originally from Florida, Cher and her husband relocated to Phoenix after their sons received an ASD diagnosis in 2015. Prior to having children, she worked for over 20 years in the entertainment industry as a performer, screenwriter, and instructor. Her first teaching experience was summer camp at the University Center for the Performing Arts in South Florida, where she taught on-camera and performance acting to children and teens ages 5 - 17. A member of the SAG/AFTRA union since 1995, Cher also worked as an instructor for Barbizon schools and Stephen Mitchell Studios in Los Angeles, where she developed her own curricula on the subjects of runway technique, on-camera acting, and personal self-development for teens ages 11 - 17. Cher is also a children's book author and works freelance as a writer and marketing consultant. She devotes much of her time to her family and is actively involved in the local special needs parenting community.
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