Many parents find themselves questioning why their children's negative behaviors spike as soon as they get home from school. They often hear how amazing their child is during the school day but can’t seem to get the same behaviors at home. Our specialist in educational psychology, Kaydon Schanberger was interviewed by San Diego Family Magazine to [...]
We serve children of all ages! Our services include: Social/Emotional Learning, Study/ Organizational Skills Training, Educational Therapy/Dyslexia Intervention/ Academic Support, Dyslexia Screening, Multidisciplinary Evaluations and IEP/504 Services - Social Emotional Learning is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. There are 5 areas [...]
We are San Diego’s ONLY comprehensive developmental & behavioral clinic for infants, toddlers and preschoolers! Welcome to San Diego Kids First's Early Childhood Center! We serve children ages 0-5 years. We are proud to offer these services through our early childhood specialists, Dr. Jacque Gamboa, Psy.D, Dr. Jesse Olague, Psy. D, Dr. Jordan Ko, Ph.D [...]
We have now uploaded the full recording of our information session with Dr. Kuleto on our website! WATCH THE VIDEO HERE! In the video, Dr. Pontillo and Dr. Kuleto discuss and answer client's questions about children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and medication that addresses the associated symptoms. Some questions that we answered include: -What symptoms [...]
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 [...]
Last Call to Register for the Information Session for Managing ASD with Medication! We have had an overwhelming response, so register now! Dr. Kuleto will be hosting a virtual event on August 10th from 6-7 pm in order to answer your questions about your child with ASD and medications that address ASD symptoms. The goal [...]
Social Emotional Learning is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. "People with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally, and socially." “As a new member to the San Diego Kids First team, I am [...]
We are very excited to announce that a new round of our San Diego Behavior Solutions Social Stars group training is starting on July 15th! Grab your spot while you can, our groups are filling quickly! Our Social Stars group will meet from 4:00-5:30 pm. This is a 6-week course from July 15th to August [...]
Bright Stars is a: Downloadable Video Parenting Course for Bright Children with Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder. FIRST MODULE FREE! We are passionate about helping parents and caregivers become experts themselves, so that crucial social, emotional, and behavioral skills can be acquired on a day-to-day basis at home. Our program relies on utilizing each child’s unique [...]
Summer services offered include: Social/Emotional Skills Development (Social Emotional Learning Curriculum) Dysgraphia/Fine Motor & Handwriting Skills (Learning Without Tears Curriculum) Dyslexia/Reading Skills Development (Orton Gillingham Curriculum) Social emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and [...]
