Houston Mom Avoids Long Waitlists for Son’s Autism Evaluation with As You Are
HOUSTON, TEXAS- 3-year-old Dallas from Houston is full of life. His mom, Daira, says he can name more animals and describe their sounds than most adults. At his recent annual checkup, Daira says she knew he had autism. She had been hearing from other parents that waitlists were long for autism evaluations but didn’t let […]
After a Year and a Half of Feeling Dismissed, This Pennsylvania Mom Finally Felt Seen Thanks to ‘As You Are’
DARBY, PENNSYLVANIA– As a former preschool teacher who spent more than a decade teaching the youngest generation, Maria Martinez says she immediately noticed when her own son started showing signs of autism before he turned 2 years old. Every time she brought it up with someone, she said they would call it “typical behavior”. She […]
Instead of Driving Hours Away, Kentucky Mom Finds Virtual Clinic for Autism Evaluations
RUSSELLVILLE, KENTUCKY- Tiffany Hardesty was years away from finding an autism evaluation for her 5-year-old son Liam when she started this journey in 2021. When her youngest, 1-year-old Nolin, started showing signs of autism too, she had both of them on multiple waitlists all over the region. The family lives in a rural part of […]
Autism Diagnosis via Telehealth Fast-Tracked Her Son to Therapy: ‘For the First Time, He Is Loving Life, He Is So Happy’
ORLANDO, FLORIDA- Brooke’s son had been enrolled in three different schools by the time he turned 4 years old, but none of them were a good fit. She says he was overwhelmed by the amount of kids and would often hide in the bathroom. Brooke knew that she needed to get him evaluated for autism, […]
This New Jersey Mom Had Been Waiting Two Years for an Autism Diagnostic Evaluation for Her Son, Then She Found a Faster Way
MCGUIRE AIRFORCE BASE, NEW JERSEY- “All of this time we had waited just to be seen; it was just such a breath of fresh air,” Janeka Johnson said, describing what it was like to finally get an appointment for her son’s autism diagnostic evaluation. Janeka Johnson is crying happy tears as she explains the weight […]
Alabama Mom’s Heartfelt Reaction to Her 2-Year-Old’s Autism Diagnosis: ‘We Have a Journey Ahead of Us but We’re Going To Conquer It’
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA- JaMeseia Hardie has experience working with kids who have autism, so when her son Kason started to display some signs, she wanted to get him evaluated. She began seeking help, and the very first clinic she was referred to was called As You Are. When JaMeseia realized it was a virtual clinic for […]
San Antonio Family on Seven Waitlists for an Autism Evaluation Before Finding Hope Through Telehealth
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS- Being in a military family oftentimes means moving across the country and finding a new home, school, and healthcare providers. When Erica Guice moved with her family from Anchorage, Alaska to San Antonio, Texas, she needed to find a new clinic for her 7-year-old daughter Ashlynn to get services, which required an […]
Pennsylvania Mom Happy She ‘Took the Chance’ on Telehealth to Bypass Waitlists for Son’s Autism Diagnostic Appointment
FOREST CITY, PENNSYLVANIA- Desperate to find an appointment for her son’s autism evaluation, Annalisa Turano did what many parents would do: joined multiple waitlists to see which one would pan out first. Unfortunately, all three waitlists were anywhere from 12 months to 2 years long. She says autism services are scarce in Susquehanna County, PA. […]
‘It blew my mind’ Kentucky Mom Amazed by Son’s Autism Evaluation Done Virtually
HOPKINSVILLE, KENTUCKY- 4-year-old Maverick isn’t named after the Top Gun character, but wins over any crowd with his movie star-like personality. His mother, Alicia Fuller, is his biggest fan and would do anything for him. So when she suspected he might have autism, she tried to get an appointment for an evaluation. That’s when she […]
Kentucky Mom Finds Answer through Virtual Clinic for Autism Evaluations
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY- Shelbie Bryant wasn’t certain if her son had autism but sought out a professional opinion to be sure. She spent 6 months searching for an in-person evaluation, but no appointments were available in her area. Shelbie finally found hope when she learned about a company called As You Are, which dramatically increases access […]