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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 Year, New FREE Services

2023-02-03T03:59:22+00:00

We are partnering with local preschools to provide free developmental screens to registered students! While returning back to school has been an adjustment post-pandemic, nearly all of our normal structures and routines have been abolished or transformed into something different. New routines, processes, requirements, and expectations are in place. To assist in clarifying some of [...]

New Year, New FREE Services2023-02-03T03:59:22+00:00

Solving the Mystery of After School Meltdowns

2022-11-15T22:59:34+00:00

Many parents find themselves questioning why their children's negative behaviors spike as soon as they get home from school. They often hear how amazing their child is during the school day but can’t seem to get the same behaviors at home. Our specialist in educational psychology, Kaydon Schanberger was interviewed by San Diego Family Magazine to [...]

Solving the Mystery of After School Meltdowns2022-11-15T22:59:34+00:00

San Diego Kids First’s Education Center!

2022-10-18T21:32:12+00:00

We serve children of all ages! Our services include: Social/Emotional Learning, Study/ Organizational Skills Training, Educational Therapy/Dyslexia Intervention/ Academic Support, Dyslexia Screening, Multidisciplinary Evaluations and IEP/504 Services    - 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. There are 5 areas [...]

San Diego Kids First’s Education Center!2022-10-18T21:32:12+00:00

Social Emotional Learning

2022-07-27T21:54:22+00:00

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 [...]

Social Emotional Learning2022-07-27T21:54:22+00:00

Introducing Kaydon Schanberger!

2022-06-22T20:56:43+00:00

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 [...]

Introducing Kaydon Schanberger!2022-06-22T20:56:43+00:00

NEW LOCATION IN TEMECULA- SAN DIEGO BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS

2022-06-22T20:50:52+00:00

Due to high demand, we are expanding San Diego Behavior Solutions to Temecula! San Diego Behavior Solutions provides in-home behavioral health services to improve skills and support children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and other social and behavioral challenges. In addition to direct intervention and skills training with children, we provide: Tailored In Home Behavior [...]

NEW LOCATION IN TEMECULA- SAN DIEGO BEHAVIOR SOLUTIONS2022-06-22T20:50:52+00:00

Dr. Pontillo’s Article For Francis Parkers Mental Health Pamphlet

2022-03-16T19:25:17+00:00

As a parent, as well as a professional who works with children, adolescents, and their families, I’d like to acknowledge how long, winding and strange the pandemic road has been for all of us! Nearly all of our normal structures and routines have been abolished or transformed into something different—and often, not for the better. [...]

Dr. Pontillo’s Article For Francis Parkers Mental Health Pamphlet2022-03-16T19:25:17+00:00

My Top 10 Classroom Strategies to Help your Child Focus and Pay Attention!

2014-01-11T10:33:43+00:00

By popular demand, here are my 10 top school recommendations for children struggling with focus and attention in class! Remember, no one strategy will be effective for every child. Take this list to school with you to discuss with your child's teacher which strategies would fit your child the best!! 1. Preferred Seating. Try placing [...]

My Top 10 Classroom Strategies to Help your Child Focus and Pay Attention!2014-01-11T10:33:43+00:00

Parents ‘Gifting’ their Children the Opportunity to be successful in General Education Classrooms!!

2014-12-14T12:38:51+00:00

Hello! This last October, thanks to a parent sponsor (whose son has autism spectrum spectrum disorder) I had an amazing time presenting to teachers at their private school about the "ABCs of ASD" which is a new teacher training program I developed especially for teachers of students with ASD in a general education preschool or elementary/middle school. [...]

Parents ‘Gifting’ their Children the Opportunity to be successful in General Education Classrooms!!2014-12-14T12:38:51+00:00
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