🗞️ By indiaherald Staff Writer
📍 Report from chennai (Velachery) | Inclusion & Empowerment Series | In Association with Pinnacleblooms.org
👨👩👧 “He Didn’t Understand What the Therapist Was Saying. Neither Did We.”
When Rajalakshmi brought her 3.5-year-old son to a clinic in chennai last year, she left with more questions than answers.
“The therapist was kind. But she spoke only in English.
My son didn’t understand. I didn’t understand.
And after three sessions… we stopped going.”
She felt ashamed. Not of the delay — but of feeling left out in her own language.
❌ language Isn’t Just Communication. It’s Comfort.
Many therapy centers in india operate only in English — leaving thousands of families feeling:
- Confused
- Unheard
- Unwelcome
- Left behind
This is especially true in Tamil Nadu, where many parents prefer:
- Tamil for comfort
- English for schooling
- But struggle when medical support excludes both
📞 Then Someone Told Her About 9100 181 181
A neighbor told her:
“Call this number. They’ll speak in Tamil. And more than that — they’ll listen.”
She dialed Pinnacle®’s National Autism Helpline.
The first voice she heard?
A Tamil-speaking coordinator who answered gently. Patiently. Clearly.
📊 Her Son’s journey Began with an AbilityScore©® — In Her Language
At Pinnacle® Velachery, Rajalakshmi’s son received a Tamil-explained, play-based screening that gave her:
- A score she could understand
- A zone breakdown in speech, behavior, social play
- An action plan, fully explained in Tamil
“For the first time, I didn’t feel like I was failing. I felt like I was finally doing something right.”
🤖 His Plan Was Built with Science — and Spoken with Heart
With TherapeuticAI©®, his therapy plan was:
- Personalized
- Updated weekly
- Delivered in tamil at sessions
- With home activities adapted to his surroundings and family words
After just 5 sessions:
- He said “Appa” when his father walked in
- Started using “Vendaam” (No) appropriately
- Stopped screaming when routines changed
💡 language Didn’t Delay the Therapy. It Delivered It.
“We didn’t need English. We needed understanding.
And therapy in tamil gave us that.”
Rajalakshmi now shares the helpline number with:
- WhatsApp groups
- Grandparents
- Families abroad
“Because there are many mothers like me — who are not afraid of therapy, only of being misunderstood.”
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month, Let Every Mother Be Understood
In Tamil. In Telugu. In Hindi. In Malayalam. In Urdu. In English. In YOU.
Pinnacle® offers: ✅ Full Speech + Behavior Screening in Tamil
✅ AbilityScore©® Reports explained in your language
✅ Therapists fluent in tamil across 20+ locations
✅ Support for families in india & abroad
📞 Book Your Child’s Screening in Velachery Today — in Your Language
📞 Call the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
📍 Centers in Velachery | tambaram | T nagar | Anna nagar | Chennai-wide
⚠️ Disclaimer
This article is intended for informational and awareness purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for professional evaluation, diagnosis, or therapy. For expert guidance tailored to your child’s needs, please consult a qualified healthcare provider — or contact the Pinnacle® national autism helpline at 9100 181 181.
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