As we begin this new year, I am excited to announce that we have yet another great addition to our growing team, Dr. Chanel Kealoha! Dr. Kealoha is a licensed clinical psychologist who has dedicated her career to improving the lives of children and families. I am thrilled to have Dr. Kealoha join our team [...]
The great news continues for all of us here at San Diego Kids First as we've added yet another fantastic team member, Cassidy O’Brien! I am so excited to have Cassidy join us as she contributes an important speciality that furthers our area of expertise! Cassidy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who comes to [...]
San Diego Kids First has a new, expanded satellite location! We are still located in the charming Hacienda building in Carmel Valley in Suite 111, but we have added a lovely new suite #304. We could not be more excited for this new chapter for our team. Expanding to the newer, bigger and [...]
Our family of clinicians continues to grow with the newest addition of Dr. Jesse Olague! Along with Dr. Olague, we now have ourselves a full-time office manager, Angie McCormick, whom I bet you have already communicated with by now! She is wonderful at helping with client requests and managing the schedules of our wonderful group. [...]
Tips on how to facilitate social skills developement during play dates! A quick sound byte for parentslooking for tips on how to facilitate social skills during play dates. Sincerely, Deb Pontillo, Ph.D. Director, San Diego Kids First
Quarantined Parent Series Part 4 with Dr. Deborah Pontillo click picture above to go to YouTube video In this Q&A, Conrad and Joan Macalalad, from Potentia Prep, and San Diego Kids First's, Dr. Deborah Pontillo, answer your questions on how to help kids stay motivated, continue to get the social-emotional connection they need, and [...]
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Deborah Pontillo, Hosted by Potentia Prep click picture above to go to YouTube video Join us for our Lunch and Learn with Dr. Deborah Pontillo, Hosted by Potentia Prep, where we answer your most burning questions about how to help your special needs child during quarantine and adjusting to [...]
How to help your child on the autism spectrum from overpowering and controlling a younger sibling! This quick video lays out 3 pieces of advice for this common question. Listen to the video for a detailed explanation on these 3 steps: 1. Remember to structure the play for your child: Setting up [...]
Breaking News! Our very own Dr. Deborah Pontillo was just featured in the SD Voyager! Click here to read the SD Voyager's interview with Dr. Pontillo, and learn more about her journey and getting San Diego Kids First to where it is today! Here's a sneak peek from the interview: "I loved doing evaluations at Rady Children’s [...]
At San Diego Kids First, we put the needs of our families above everything else. And as the needs of our community change, so do we. To better support our families, we’re welcoming an amazing new addition to our team! Starting mid-October, Dr. Alex Thibeault will be available for appointments. At San Diego Kids First, we [...]
