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 [...]
At San Diego Kids First we strive to make all of our services accessible, convenient, and personalized to fit your family's specific needs. That’s why we have dedicated our resources to expand beyond our in-person appointments to offer online virtual sessions, also known as Teletherapy or Telehealth. Each teletherapy service is curated by our experts [...]
Meet our parenting specialist, Anna Williams, LMFT! Anna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience in parent coaching. Anna utilizes a collaborative approach to help instill positive co-parenting skills in cooperative parents who are in the process of separating and/or getting a divorce. To promote lasting changes for successful [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
At San Diego Kids First we are committed to growing our practice in order to provide continued support for you and your family. I am excited to announce that we have added yet another new service to our ongoing list of specialties. Due to high demand, our Educational Therapist, Sheri Friedman is now offering a [...]
