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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Let’s talk about coaching for a hot second. I recently saw an interview on YouTube by the CEO of Google (2011). Eric Schmidt answering the question: “What’s some of the best advice you’ve been given”? “I’ve received so much advice that I don’t even know where to start. One thing that comes to mind is [...]
Sending your kids back to school can be tricky…. We are here to make your transition as smooth as possible! With San Diego Behavior Solutions, we will prepare your child to build healthy relationships with their classmates and teachers. Our in-home behavior interventionist, Charlie, specializes in several empirically- validated approaches that are incorporated into each [...]
7 Important Things Every Parent Should Know About Your Child’s IEP/504 Plan! Written by Kim Brownell, LCSW, SDKF staff therapist and 504/IEP consultant. For an office, Telehealth, or in-home appointment with Kim or if you have any questions about your child or teen, please email her directly at kbrownell@sdkidsfsirt.com • IEP vs 504. What is [...]
