In order to accommodate caregivers’ busy schedules, we have released NEW In-Home appointment services and availabilities with our Behavior Interventionist, Nicolette, BCBA. It is our philosophy to meet you where you are. Even literally! In addition to traditional office sessions, we offer in-home, school-based, & telehealth services. Wherever we meet, let’s find the answers. Nicolette [...]
Meet the Mentor Night Come meet our wonderful mentors who are ready to work with and support your family. WHEN: Wednesday, October 18th at 6:30 pm WHERE: Conference room at the Hacienda building located at 12625 High Bluff Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 Learn more about our program and the amazing people who are already [...]
Our second installment of “Lunch and Learn” is on October 18th at 12 P.M. with our SDBS Behavior Interventionist Nicolette Herrera, BCBA. WHAT: FREE Zoom Webinar with San Diego Behavior Solutions! DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 TIME: 12:00PM - 1:00PM WHERE: ZOOM! PANELISTS: NICOLETTE HERRERA, BCBA, SDBS BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST FEATURING CO- DIRECTORS DEBORAH PONTILLO, Ph.D [...]
FREE ZOOM WEBINAR WITH Q AND A! "LUNCH AND LEARN!” In Honor of World Mental Health Day! DATE: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 TIME: 12:00PM - 1:00PM WHERE: ZOOM! PANELISTS: DR. PONTILLO, DIRECTOR, SAWYER FRANKLIN LCSW & PRISCILLA TEBELMAN LMFT, SDKF THERAPISTS TOPICS: SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS RELATED TO YOUR CHILD OR TEEN’S MENTAL HEALTH - AGES BIRTH THROUGH 21! LET [...]
Don’t worry, we aren't going far. I’m ecstatic to announce that after many years, ALL San Diego Kids First team members will be in the same office! This has been a long term goal for our group and we are thrilled for this new experience. What does this mean for you and your child? Starting [...]
Calling all 3rd-5th Graders! I’m thrilled to announce that registration is now open for another round of our ADHD group! If your child or student is struggling with executive functioning, cooperation, engagement, organization skills, or socially appropriate responses, then this program is for you! While kids settle into the new school year and families return [...]
I’m excited to announce that San Diego Kids First is now offering a variety of postpartum support services for you and your baby to prevent and address postpartum symptoms! As many as 1 in 7 moms and 1 in 10 dads experience symptoms of depression and anxiety during the postpartum period (during pregnancy or within [...]
After receiving dozens of requests from current and past SDKF families, we are so pleased to announce that we are now offering a mentorship program for children and adolescents! This program matches your child with a high school or college-aged student who has volunteered their time to invest in mentoring a child or peer! ALL [...]
Screen use and youth continue to be a hot topic among families I work with. Whether it is the amount of time youth spend on their phones or the content that they’re viewing, parents frequently have concerns. In the below article, I will list a few strategies families can use to keep their screen time [...]
Thriving in the 1st Year! A group for parents and their babies 12 months and under! Based on our local surveying, we found a gap in services that support our little ones during their most critical time of development. The 1st year of life is a unique and important time of development for children and [...]
