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Introducing Dr. Anna Basanty, Ph.D

2024-10-28T18:44:34+00:00

We are excited to welcome Dr. Anna Basanty to our San Diego Kids First team! With extensive training and experience in psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions, Dr. Basanty is passionate about helping children and adolescents (ages 10 - 18) reach their full potential. She specializes in working with youth facing social and emotional challenges, including [...]

Introducing Dr. Anna Basanty, Ph.D2024-10-28T18:44:34+00:00

NEW: Sensory Regulation Group

2024-10-16T19:46:39+00:00

We’re excited to announce that our Occupational Therapist, Heidi Joachims, OTD, is now offering a brand-new Sensory Regulation Group! This program is designed to help children better understand and manage their sensory experiences, all in a supportive and engaging environment. Read on for a special message from Heidi below! “I am excited to offer a [...]

NEW: Sensory Regulation Group2024-10-16T19:46:39+00:00

Developmental Screeners for Infants and Toddlers!

2024-08-06T19:32:58+00:00

We know a child’s development in the first three years of life sets the trajectory for their future. Come in for a FREE screening appointment with your infant or toddler. We will identify whether your child is reaching age-appropriate milestones and screen for early identifiable social-emotional and behavioral concerns.  Registration is open immediately!  Who? Children [...]

Developmental Screeners for Infants and Toddlers!2024-08-06T19:32:58+00:00

Psychotherapy or Social Emotional Learning Curriculum (SEL) ? Which is the best choice for my child?

2024-02-27T02:29:21+00:00

We often get phone calls and questions from parents, many of whom are calling to find a therapist for their child. In many cases, after speaking with the family and learning about their child’s challenges, I personally recommend Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum instead. Why? For many reasons- one of which is that Social Emotional [...]

Psychotherapy or Social Emotional Learning Curriculum (SEL) ? Which is the best choice for my child?2024-02-27T02:29:21+00:00

Thriving in the First two Years!

2023-12-15T18:56:21+00:00

A Group for Parents and their Little Ones 24 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 first two years of life are a unique and important time of development for children and we want [...]

Thriving in the First two Years!2023-12-15T18:56:21+00:00

ATTENTION: all SCHOOL-AGED parents/staff/ administrators

2023-02-03T04:06:48+00:00

I’m excited to announce that San Diego Kids First is partnering with local schools to provide targeted services within the community! We greatly enjoy offering these services to school administration, staff, students, and families and welcome you to join us in our mission to maximize the developmental, social, emotional, behavioral, and academic potential of children [...]

ATTENTION: all SCHOOL-AGED parents/staff/ administrators2023-02-03T04:06:48+00:00

New Year, New FREE Services

2023-02-03T03:59:22+00:00

We are partnering with local preschools to provide free developmental screens to registered students! While returning back to school has been an adjustment post-pandemic, nearly all of our normal structures and routines have been abolished or transformed into something different. New routines, processes, requirements, and expectations are in place. To assist in clarifying some of [...]

New Year, New FREE Services2023-02-03T03:59:22+00:00

New Social Skills Group Training With San Diego Behavior Solutions!

2022-08-26T04:21:49+00:00

We are very excited to announce that we are offering TWO NEW ROUNDS of social skills group training between now and the end of the calendar year!  We are thrilled to be able to bring back this group for your little ones since our last sessions over Summer!  The first group will be for 6-8 [...]

New Social Skills Group Training With San Diego Behavior Solutions!2022-08-26T04:21:49+00:00

Dr. Pontillo’s Article For Francis Parkers Mental Health Pamphlet

2022-03-16T19:25:17+00:00

As a parent, as well as a professional who works with children, adolescents, and their families, I’d like to acknowledge how long, winding and strange the pandemic road has been for all of us! Nearly all of our normal structures and routines have been abolished or transformed into something different—and often, not for the better. [...]

Dr. Pontillo’s Article For Francis Parkers Mental Health Pamphlet2022-03-16T19:25:17+00:00

Get Ready For School with San Diego Behavior Solutions!

2021-08-31T18:30:56+00:00

Sending your kids back to school can be tricky…. We are here to make your transition as smooth as possible! With San Diego Behavior Solutions, we will prepare your child to build healthy relationships with their classmates and teachers. Our in-home behavior interventionist, Charlie, specializes in several empirically- validated approaches that are incorporated into each [...]

Get Ready For School with San Diego Behavior Solutions!2021-08-31T18:30:56+00:00
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