Parenthood is full of love, joy — and lots of questions. Every toddler develops
differently, and As You Are is here to help you understand each step. If you’re
concerned about your child’s behavior, communication, or social interactions,
you’re not alone.
The early signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can appear as early as 12-18 months, yet many parents aren’t sure how to talk about these behaviors. In fact,*76% of parents worry about their child’s social and emotional milestones.
That’s where our physicians come in. As You Are doctors provide virtual
autism evaluations for toddlers starting at 16 months, offering support from specialists who understand this stage of development.
Whether you’ve noticed repetitive behaviors, tantrums, communication delays,social challenges, picky eating, or GI issues — our compassionate doctors are here to help you understand what’s going on and what to do next.
of kids diagnosed with ASD experience feeding and eating issues
of kids diagnosed with ASD have chronic sleep issues
More likely to have GI problems
Every child develops at their own pace, but certain milestones can serve as important indicators of their overall development.
Limited interest in other children, infrequent eye contact, limited initiation of play
Unusual finger or body movements, head-banging, rocking, strong restricted interests
Severe tantrums or meltdowns, irritability, aggressive behaviors or self-injury
Easily upset by everyday sounds, over- or under-reacting to lights, smells, tastes
Little to no babbling by 12 months, no single words by 16 months
Refusing food, unwilling to try new foods, eating a limited variety
Constipation, diarrhea, reflux, or feeding difficulties that affect daily comfort and growth
Observing how your child plays, learns, communicates, behaves, and moves offers valuable insights into their growth journey.
Most babies this age show social awareness, try early communication like pointing or saying simple words, imitate actions, play with toys, and reach physical milestones such as walking, scribbling, and feeding themselves.
By this age, most children notice others’ emotions, use simple two-word phrases, point to objects when asked, engage in pretend play, and show physical skills like kicking a ball, running, and using utensils.
By this age, most children calm after brief separations, engage in simple back-and-forth conversations, follow basic instructions, draw simple shapes, and show physical skills like stringing items, beginning to dress themselves, and using utensils.
By this age, most children enjoy imaginative play, show empathy, follow basic safety rules, and adapt to different settings. They use four-word sentences, recall events, identify colors, follow simple stories, draw basic people, catch large balls, serve themselves with supervision, unbutton clothing, and hold writing tools properly.
By this age, most children follow rules, enjoy creative activities, help with simple chores, tell multi-event stories, answer story questions, hold conversations, recognize rhymes, count to 10, use time words, focus for several minutes, write and identify some letters, and show physical skills like buttoning clothes and hopping on one foot.
Scheduling an evaluation is an important step in understanding
your toddler’s development. Our supportive team is here to
guide you, whether you need reassurance or next steps.
At As You Are, we believe every toddler deserves to be
understood and every parent deserves to be heard.
Our doctors provide the knowledge and resources you need to
feel confident. Don’t let concerns weigh on you—schedule an
evaluation today, and let’s help your toddler thrive.
We accept most major insurance plans,
though coverage can vary by state and
by your child’s specific benefits.
We work with commercial plans,
TRICARE, Medicaid, and managed care
partners. Our team reviews your child’s
benefits with you before the first
appointment.
