Understanding the various types of therapy available for children can be overwhelming, so we want to help clarify the unique benefits of OT and how it differs from psychotherapy. Meet our occupational therapist, Heidi Joachims, OTD! Heidi is a board-certified Doctor of Occupational Therapy. She has worked with diverse populations but really flourishes when [...]
At San Diego Kids First, we are committed to supporting every child's unique developmental journey. By introducing occupational therapy services, we aim to be as helpful as possible to parents and caregivers by providing the resources and support needed to ensure the best outcomes for your children. We are excited to announce that we are [...]
Introducing Our New Occupational Therapy Services! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Occupational Therapy (OT) services at San Diego Kids First! Our team of dedicated professionals is eager to support your child's development and help them reach their full potential in a fun and nurturing environment. Occupational Therapy is a [...]
Calling all 3rd-5th Graders! I’m thrilled to announce that registration is now open for another round of our ADHD group! If your child or student is struggling with executive functioning, cooperation, engagement, organization skills, or socially appropriate responses, then this program is for you! While kids settle into the new school year and families return [...]
WE ARE EXCITED TO SHARE WE ARE NOW OFFERING A NEW SERVICE AT SAN DIEGO BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS !! IN-HOME EXPOSURE RESPONSE PREVENTION (ERP) treatment for children and adolescents with OCD ! I have some very exciting news to share with you all! We have just launched a new therapeutic in-home service specifically designed to help [...]
At San Diego Kids First, we are committed to growing our practice in order to provide continued support for you and your family. Due to high demand, our Educational Therapist, Sheri Friedman, is now opening up more appointment options for families! Whether you are looking to increase, maintain, or advance your child’s academic progress, tailored [...]
We often get phone calls and questions from parents, many of whom are calling to find a therapist for their child. In many cases, after speaking with the family and learning about their child’s challenges, I personally recommend Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum instead. Why? For many reasons- one of which is that Social Emotional [...]
A Group for Parents and their Little Ones 24 months and under Based on our local surveying, we found a gap in services that support our little ones during their most critical time of development. The first two years of life are a unique and important time of development for children and we want [...]
In order to accommodate caregivers’ busy schedules, we have released NEW In-Home appointment services and availabilities with our Behavior Interventionist, Nicolette, BCBA. It is our philosophy to meet you where you are. Even literally! In addition to traditional office sessions, we offer in-home, school-based, & telehealth services. Wherever we meet, let’s find the answers. Nicolette [...]
After receiving dozens of requests from current and past SDKF families, we are so pleased to announce that we are now offering a mentorship program for children and adolescents! This program matches your child with a high school or college-aged student who has volunteered their time to invest in mentoring a child or peer! ALL [...]
