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 available for children ages 3 to 12, are limited in size, and each child will have their own individualized goals to work on within the group [...]
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 [...]
As a psychologist who specializes in early childhood, I know how important early intervention is. The research is clear - children who receive interventions prior to age 6 show the most marked gains in their developmental progress and demonstrate the most positive outcomes. That is why I feel so strongly it is very important to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Thriving in the 1st Year! A group for parents and their babies 12 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 1st year of life is a unique and important time of development for children and [...]
We serve children of all ages! Our services include: Social/Emotional Learning, Study/ Organizational Skills Training, Educational Therapy, Dyslexia Screening, Multidisciplinary Evaluations, IEP/504 Services, Classroom observations, and Social Pairings Please view the descriptions below for a detailed outline of each service! Social/Emotional Learning Social Emotional Learning is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and [...]
