🗞️ By indiaherald Staff Writer
📍 From kakinada | Emotional Awareness Series | In Association with Pinnacleblooms.org
“I Thought She Was Being Difficult.”
bhavya was 3. She was bright-eyed. Listened to music endlessly. Hummed along to jingles.
But when her mother, Vani, asked her a simple question — “Where’s your bottle?” — she looked away.
At first, vani thought:
- Maybe she didn’t hear
- Maybe she didn’t want to answer
- Maybe she was just being stubborn
“But this kept happening,” vani said.
“She didn’t respond. Didn’t point. Didn’t seem interested in what I was saying.”
What vani didn’t realize — was that bhavya wasn’t being rude.
She was overwhelmed. And she didn’t know how to respond.
🧠 What Looks Like Disobedience May Actually Be Delay
At Pinnacle® Kakinada, therapists explain that many parents report:
- Children who seem “distant”
- Toddlers who don’t follow simple instructions
- Kids who don’t answer questions or respond when spoken to
And often, they assume it’s:
- Behavioral
- Personality
- Mood
But it’s frequently the earliest sign of a receptive language delay or social processing gap — both linked closely to autism spectrum traits.
📞 One Call Brought Answers
vani called 9100 181 181, unsure of what to say.
The response?
“Just come in. We’ll talk. We’ll observe. We’ll help you understand — not guess.”
She booked a free AbilityScore©® screening at Pinnacle® Kakinada.
📊 Bhavya’s Results Painted a Clearer Picture
- Communication (Receptive): 🔴 red Zone (495/1000)
- Expressive Language: 🟡 Yellow Zone
- Social Engagement: 🟡 Yellow Zone
- Motor & Play: 🟢 Green Zone
She wasn’t defiant. She had trouble processing language, responding in real-time, and managing social pressure.
🧠 Therapy Didn’t Push Her. It Pulled Her In.
Guided by TherapeuticAI©®, her sessions focused on:
- Visual cues + picture-based communication
- Structured play with guided response patterns
- Social scripting with parent modeling
- Weekly zone progression reviews
After 5 sessions:
- She pointed to her bottle
- Said “Amma… juice”
- Laughed when her mother asked a silly question — and answered it
“She wasn’t shutting me out. She just needed help finding the words to come back in.”
💙 What We Think Is Rebellion… Might Be Silence in Disguise
Children who:
- Don’t answer
- Don’t follow
- Don’t initiate
…may not be choosing to ignore.
They may simply not know how to connect yet — and they need tools, not time-outs.
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month — Let’s Rethink What “Not Listening” Really Means
Pinnacle® offers: ✅ Free Speech + Communication Screening
✅ AbilityScore©® Receptive + Expressive language Report
✅ Therapy Plan Guided by TherapeuticAI©®
✅ Parent language Coaching in Telugu + English
📞 Book Your Child’s Screening in kakinada Today
📞 Call the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
📍 Centers in kakinada | rajahmundry | Amalapuram | Eluru
⚠️ 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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