autism spectrum disorder

2025 Summer Social Skills Programs

2025-03-18T17:22:03+00:00

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 [...]

2025 Summer Social Skills Programs2025-03-18T17:22:03+00:00

February Social Skills Group 2024

2024-01-10T19:32:48+00:00

We are very excited to announce that a new round of our San Diego Behavior Solutions social skills group training is starting on Thursday, February 8th! We are offering social skills groups for children TK-6th grade! Your group leaders, Alexandra Padilla, BCBA, and Nicollette Herrera, BCBA will help your child practice for social situations with [...]

February Social Skills Group 20242024-01-10T19:32:48+00:00

New openings: San Diego Behavior Solutions

2023-02-21T19:32:10+00:00

At San Diego Kids First and San Diego Behavior Solutions, we understand the importance of providing services for your family in a timely manner. That’s why we prioritize matching each family with one of our highly specialized professionals as soon as possible. In an effort to minimize our waitlist, I’m excited to announce that we’ve [...]

New openings: San Diego Behavior Solutions2023-02-21T19:32:10+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 Group Therapy Services for the New Year

2022-12-26T21:51:43+00:00

WE ARE OFFERING: I. Education, Behavior, and Parent Support Group II. Parenting Group for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder III. Anxiety Group For Elementary-Aged Children Please read the information below to find the dates and times for each group! Education, Behavior, and Parent Support Group: This 8-week program for parents of 3-12-year-olds meets via zoom [...]

New Group Therapy Services for the New Year2022-12-26T21:51:43+00:00

Information Session With Dr. Kuleto and Dr. Pontillo!

2025-03-03T21:23:57+00:00

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 [...]

Information Session With Dr. Kuleto and Dr. Pontillo!2025-03-03T21:23:57+00:00

Dr. Pontillo will be hosting an event featuring Dr. Kuleto!

2022-08-08T23:44:31+00:00

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 [...]

Dr. Pontillo will be hosting an event featuring Dr. Kuleto!2022-08-08T23:44:31+00:00

Bright Stars Parenting Program!

2022-06-22T21:03:24+00:00

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 [...]

Bright Stars Parenting Program!2022-06-22T21:03:24+00:00

What to Expect when raising a child with Asperger’s/Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder

2014-05-16T09:13:34+00:00

Question: I would love more information on raising a child with Aspergers. Thank you!   Answer: I appreciate this question and while it is very general (and I could write books on the topic!) I thought I would start by giving families a little bit of a ‘what to expect’ when raising a child with [...]

What to Expect when raising a child with Asperger’s/Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder2014-05-16T09:13:34+00:00

Tips for the Holidays for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their Families

2014-12-14T12:20:40+00:00

 I know from talking to a lot of parents in my practice that the holidays can be exceptionally stressful for a child on the spectrum. And so here are my tips on how to successfully navigate the holidays with your special needs child!! (PLEASE NOTE - I have included some exceptional suggestions I have received from parents on what's [...]

Tips for the Holidays for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their Families2014-12-14T12:20:40+00:00
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