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Hi Dr. Pontillo, you evaluated my son, Colin Oei, nine years ago with ASD Level 1, requiring support. He is now 17, and will be graduating high school this academic year. Since then, however, we’ve discovered that he also has Dyslexia and ADHD combined type. Given this triple diagnosis, we are wondering if you offer counseling for AuDHD teens, especially for those in transition to adulthood. We have not yet found the right therapist for him. More importantly, we are seeking an AuDHD coach to help him understand why it appears as if his ADHD and his ASD symptoms appear to negate each other. The internal struggle and conflict is very frustrating for him and for us. Do you offer services to help him understand why this is and how to break through the noise so that he can have a productive life? I appreciate your thoughts!

2025-11-13T00:31:28-08:00

Hi Dr. Pontillo, you evaluated my son, Colin Oei, nine years ago with ASD Level 1, requiring support. He is now 17, and will be graduating high school this academic year. Since then, however, we've discovered that he also has Dyslexia and ADHD combined type. Given this triple diagnosis, we are wondering if you offer counseling for AuDHD teens, especially for those in transition to adulthood. We have not yet found the right therapist for him. More importantly, we are seeking an AuDHD coach to help him understand why it appears as if his ADHD and his ASD symptoms appear to negate each other. The internal struggle and conflict is very frustrating for him and for us. Do you offer services to help him understand why this is and how to break through the noise so that he can have a productive life? I appreciate your thoughts!

Hi Dr. Pontillo, you evaluated my son, Colin Oei, nine years ago with ASD Level 1, requiring support. He is now 17, and will be graduating high school this academic year. Since then, however, we’ve discovered that he also has Dyslexia and ADHD combined type. Given this triple diagnosis, we are wondering if you offer counseling for AuDHD teens, especially for those in transition to adulthood. We have not yet found the right therapist for him. More importantly, we are seeking an AuDHD coach to help him understand why it appears as if his ADHD and his ASD symptoms appear to negate each other. The internal struggle and conflict is very frustrating for him and for us. Do you offer services to help him understand why this is and how to break through the noise so that he can have a productive life? I appreciate your thoughts!2025-11-13T00:31:28-08:00

Writing on behalf of my boss, whose 10-year old son has some pretty severe trypanophobia which is preventing the boy from getting immunizations and dentist visits. Do you treat this type of thing or know of someone who does? They are in Solana Beach. Feel free to shoot me an email back.Thank you!

2025-10-14T23:01:36-07:00

Writing on behalf of my boss, whose 10-year old son has some pretty severe trypanophobia which is preventing the boy from getting immunizations and dentist visits. Do you treat this type of thing or know of someone who does? They are in Solana Beach. Feel free to shoot me an email back.Thank you!

Writing on behalf of my boss, whose 10-year old son has some pretty severe trypanophobia which is preventing the boy from getting immunizations and dentist visits. Do you treat this type of thing or know of someone who does? They are in Solana Beach. Feel free to shoot me an email back.Thank you!2025-10-14T23:01:36-07:00

Have 8yo with high conflict co parent situation. Unfounded allegations of sexual abuse. Needing some answers and healing. Minors council involved. Possible ADD vs Trauma delineation needed. Is this something you all can help with and if so do you take blue Cross Blue Sheild.

2025-10-03T17:33:54-07:00

Have 8yo with high conflict co parent situation. Unfounded allegations of sexual abuse. Needing some answers and healing. Minors council involved. Possible ADD vs Trauma delineation needed. Is this something you all can help with and if so do you take blue Cross Blue Sheild.

Have 8yo with high conflict co parent situation. Unfounded allegations of sexual abuse. Needing some answers and healing. Minors council involved. Possible ADD vs Trauma delineation needed. Is this something you all can help with and if so do you take blue Cross Blue Sheild.2025-10-03T17:33:54-07:00

I have been referred to your office by Dr. shelter El Camino Pediatrics for my daughter Sophie Issa, who is 17 years old. How can I set up an appointment for her to be seen for ODD?

2025-10-02T20:30:04-07:00

I have been referred to your office by Dr. shelter El Camino Pediatrics for my daughter Sophie Issa, who is 17 years old. How can I set up an appointment for her to be seen for ODD?

I have been referred to your office by Dr. shelter El Camino Pediatrics for my daughter Sophie Issa, who is 17 years old. How can I set up an appointment for her to be seen for ODD?2025-10-02T20:30:04-07:00

Hello, what are your thoughts on the “PDA” profile and general approaches with individuals that fit this profile? What are your thoughts on Exposure and Response Therapy for individuals that fit the PDA profile?

2025-09-03T16:48:13-07:00

Hello, what are your thoughts on the "PDA" profile and general approaches with individuals that fit this profile? What are your thoughts on Exposure and Response Therapy for individuals that fit the PDA profile?

Hello, what are your thoughts on the “PDA” profile and general approaches with individuals that fit this profile? What are your thoughts on Exposure and Response Therapy for individuals that fit the PDA profile?2025-09-03T16:48:13-07:00

I’m a stepmom to an 11 yr old boy with ASD 1-I’ve been in his life since he was 4. We have two VERY different homes and mom/dad don’t communicate very well. When child is with us he’s very clingy to me and dad, he hangs, he holds and now he’ll lick me (arm or shoulder). I tell him to please stop and that’s gross, etc. Is that normal behavior(2/2/5 schedule)? The clinging/hanging? Is licking just a weird tween thing? Thanks!

2025-08-08T18:31:11-07:00

I’m a stepmom to an 11 yr old boy with ASD 1-I’ve been in his life since he was 4. We have two VERY different homes and mom/dad don’t communicate very well. When child is with us he’s very clingy to me and dad, he hangs, he holds and now he’ll lick me (arm or shoulder). I tell him to please stop and that’s gross, etc. Is that normal behavior(2/2/5 schedule)? The clinging/hanging? Is licking just a weird tween thing? Thanks!

I’m a stepmom to an 11 yr old boy with ASD 1-I’ve been in his life since he was 4. We have two VERY different homes and mom/dad don’t communicate very well. When child is with us he’s very clingy to me and dad, he hangs, he holds and now he’ll lick me (arm or shoulder). I tell him to please stop and that’s gross, etc. Is that normal behavior(2/2/5 schedule)? The clinging/hanging? Is licking just a weird tween thing? Thanks!2025-08-08T18:31:11-07:00
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