Indianapolis, Indiana– When Dalynn Brewster’s son was 1.5 years old, she noticed a few behaviors that didn’t seem typical. Her little guy, Braylon, struggled with sleep, had outbursts, and seemed to really dislike certain textures of clothing. Dalynn also couldn’t help but compare her 8 month old daughter’s progress to that of her son. She […]
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San Diego mom describes successful experience with virtual autism clinic ‘As You Are’
San Diego, CA- 4-year-old Jon Jimenez loves listening to people speak in different languages on YouTube. He recently picked up on how to count to 20 in Russian. His mother, Sara, is blown away by how some things come easily to Jon. Finding help for him in other areas hasn’t been as easy. “I wanted […]
‘I was worried he would fall through the cracks’ Military family desperate to get son evaluated for autism, gets answers via telehealth
Washington, DC– A Military family desperate to get son evaluated for autism. When trying to schedule an autism evaluation for Kathryn Weaver’s son, doctors told her that every clinic in the area was backed up and it was really a “wait and see game.” Kathryn knew time was precious, and every month that went by […]
Be the parent your child needs you to be
By Christine Denise Autism Mom and Contributing Writer for As You Are, a virtual clinic dramatically increasing access to early autism diagnostic services through the use of exclusively telehealth appointments Parenting for autism acceptance I love horses. Always have, ever since I was a little girl. To me, they are majestic creatures. And I couldn’t […]
Fixing Healthcare: A Texas Mother’s Autism Journey with As You Are
Tyler, TX- Mariely Cabrera feels passionate about raising awareness about autism, specifically in her Hispanic community. “In the Hispanic community, autism isn’t talked about often and being able to teach those around us what the signs are and what the behavior is like helps reduce the stigma,” she said. Early signs of autism that she […]
Joy Ride: A wagon is a safe space
By Christine Denise Autism Mom and Contributing Writer for As You Are, a virtual clinic dramatically increasing access to early autism diagnostic services through the use of exclusively telehealth appointments My son Louie has never met a stroller or a wagon he doesn’t like. Even when it’s not his. If we ever go to […]
Walking in my son’s shoes for a day
By Christine Denise Autism Mom and Contributing Writer for As You Are, a virtual clinic dramatically increasing access to early autism diagnostic services through the use of exclusively telehealth appointments I woke up this morning without a voice. It was my turn for a nasty cold that had been plaguing my son who has […]
Virginia Mom Praises Virtual Clinic for Autism Evaluations
Manassas, VA– Virginia Mom Praises Virtual Clinic for Autism Evaluations, Says Son Is ‘Progressing in Leaps and Bounds’ After Autism Diagnosis. When Kaila Hawthorne’s son, Xavier, was 18 months old, she knew he likely had autism. Since Kaila has 5 children, she’s in tune with the developmental milestones to look out for as well as […]
Gift Ideas For a Child Who Has Autism
By Christine Denise Autism Mom and Contributing Writer for As You Are, a virtual clinic dramatically increasing access to early autism diagnostic services through the use of exclusively telehealth appointments We are very fortunate to be surrounded by friends and family who very much want to get something for our son Louie this holiday […]
Breaking Down Barriers: A Mother’s Journey to Autism Diagnosis and Support
Memphis, TN- The journey to an autism diagnosis and support for Memphis mother, Takeallah Rivera, breaks down barriers. She talks about her two children who have autism, she zeroes in on their strengths. She describes her son, Hendrix, as patient, nurturing, and welcoming. She says her daughter, Racquel, is nonverbal but has amazing communication skills. […]