Mother’s Instinct: Indiana Mom Recognizes Early Signs of Autism in Toddler
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Unlocking Hope: A Journey Through Autism Diagnosis with As You Are in North San Antonio
North San Antonio, TX– Early signs of Autism: a journey with stimming began for Natalie De Leon-Robles and her daughter Emmerson when she was just 18 months old. Emmerson began making repetitive movements and sounds, known as stimming, and mom had a hunch it could be autism. It became even more clear as the months […]
New York Mother Now has Hope after Getting an Autism Evaluation for her Son in 4 Weeks versus 4 Years: ‘It was like having the Empire State building taken off my shoulders’
COXSACKIE, NEW YORK – Theresa Starke’s 4-year-old son, Calvin, spent half his life on a waitlist for an autism evaluation. Over the past two years of not being able to find help, his mother says she felt the ripple effects and was very overwhelmed. “I didn’t know how to help my son,” she said. Month […]
With the Lack of Resources in the State, Vermont Mom Searches Near and Far Until Finding a Virtual Option for Autism Evaluations for Her Son
GLOVER, VERMONT – A Vermont mom found an autism evaluation solution for her child. Parents often don’t know where to begin when they suspect their child may not be hitting their milestones. And many times, they hit roadblocks trying to find answers. All over the United States, families are stuck on extremely long waitlists for […]
Missouri Mom Felt “Very Much Supported” During Son’s Autism Evaluation with As You Are
LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI – When Mikiah Wolff heard about the wait times in her area for autism evaluations, she worried her 2-year-old son, Ezekiel, would have to wait a long time before being seen. Mikiah’s mom has a background in working with individuals with autism and currently teaches kindergarten, and she told Mikiah that some […]