Welcome to the Behavior Solutions Sports Academy — a unique and inclusive sports program designed for children ages 8 and up of all athletic experience and ability levels who would benefit from learning social-emotional skills, improving behavior, and learning emotional regulation and flexibility in a fun, outdoor, supportive team environment. Our sports academies fill up very quickly, [...]
Is your child gearing up for kindergarten? Ensure they're ready to excel with our exciting Kindergarten group! Led by our specialist in educational psychology, Kaydon Schanberger, M.Ed and our occupational therapist Heidi Joachims, OTD/OTR/L, this program is designed to equip children with the skills they need to thrive in the classroom and beyond. Spaces Are Limited - Reserve Your Spot Today! [...]
20 Years of Supporting Kids, Families & Our Community—thank you for helping make these 20 years so meaningful. San Diego Kids First began with a vision of helping just one child at a time—and now, 20 years later, that vision continues to grow stronger every day. FROM OUR VERY FIRST FLYER (CREATED BY DR. PONTILLO HERSELF!) [...]
This summer, we are thrilled to offer two social skills programs designed to help your little ones practice and master their social skills! Both of our summer programs are offered through our sister clinic, San Diego Behavior Solutions. These services are available for children ages 4 to 11, are limited in size, and will [...]
New! Walk-In Office Hours with Our Clinic Intake Coordinator, JENAYA Have Questions? We’re Here to Help! Whether you're exploring services for the first time or need assistance navigating your options, we’re here to support you. Every Wednesday from 10 am to 12 pm and Thursday from 10 am - 1pm new clients and families are [...]
We’re excited to introduce two new sessions of our social skills groups that are designed to support your children in building confidence and strengthening their social skills! Our social skills groups are separated by age and limited in size to ensure that each child will have their own individualized goals to work on within the group setting! Here’s what we’re offering: Ages 4-5 Ages 6-8 Throughout [...]
I’m excited to announce that we are now offering new openings and appointments for our clients! Our specialized behavior interventionist will provide these targeted services within the community through our sister clinic, San Diego Behavior Solutions. New Availaibities include Social Skills Group Training, In-Home Behavioral Interventions, Classroom/School-based Interventions, and OCD Treatment/Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). [...]
We are thrilled to share a huge round of applause for Heidi Joachims, OT, OTR/L, for her outstanding parent presentation last Friday at a local elementary school! Heidi captivated an audience of over 20 engaged parents, diving into the fascinating world of regulation from an occupational therapist’s perspective. Her insightful guidance and practical tips empowered [...]
San Diego Kids First is thrilled to announce that we’re opening new groups for girls aged 12–17! All girls in this age range are welcome, and to create the most supportive and meaningful experience, participants will be placed into smaller groups with peers close in age. Middle and high school can be a challenging time, filled with [...]
Dear Parents of Children in Preschool through 6th grade: I wanted to take a moment to highlight the ways I am able to support your child’s development and success. Whether I provide sessions in school or in the clinic, my focus is on addressing each child’s unique needs and helping them thrive both academically and [...]
