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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Highlighted New Service Dr. Erin Grimes- Family, Teen, and Adult Psychologist is offering specialized psychotherapy sessions to the following adolescent populations at her Solana Beach location. -Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) -Teens with ADHD or other Learning Challenges/Differences -Typically-developing teens with anxiety or mood symptoms "As the newest member of San Diego Kids First, [...]
We are very excited to announce that a new round of our San Diego Behavior Solutions Social Stars group training is starting on July 15th! Grab your spot while you can, our groups are filling quickly! Our Social Stars group will meet from 4:00-5:30 pm. This is a 6-week course from July 15th to August [...]
A heartwarming message from our of our therapists, Kim Brownell. I wanted to share with everyone a recent post by one of our therapists, Kim Brownell. Kim is our former Broadway star who has played many lead roles on the infamous stage. Her time on Broadway has led to her career as a Therapist... Kim [...]
As well all know the growing number of children and teens that are becoming victims of online predators are alarming. As discussed this morning on my interview with CBS news, I recommend using a internet safety contract with your child or teen to encourage safe and responsible internet use. Please feel free to comment with [...]
