🗞️ By indiaherald Staff Writer
📍 From guntur | Diagnosis Clarity Feature | In Association with Pinnacleblooms.org



🧍‍♂️ “He Jumps. He Can’t Sit. He Talks Too Much. Is It ADHD?”

That’s what suresh told himself about his 5-year-old son.
Every teacher said it.
Every neighbor offered advice.
Every google search pointed to: ADHD.

And they weren’t entirely wrong.
But they weren’t entirely right, either.

“He wasn’t just inattentive.
He was missing things. Avoiding noise. Melting down over change.
He wasn’t just hyper — he was hurting.”



🧠 ADHD and Autism: Different Labels, Overlapping Signs

At Pinnacle® Guntur, therapists explain that many children show signs of both ADHD and autism, and often:

  • One masks the other
  • One is overdiagnosed
  • One goes untreated

Here’s how to understand the key differences and overlaps:

Feature

ADHD

Autism Spectrum

Shared

Constant movement

✅ Yes

🚫 Often No

–

Eye contact issues

🚫 Rare

✅ Frequent

–

Trouble with transitions

⚠️ Sometimes

✅ Yes

–

Obsession with routines

🚫 Rare

✅ Yes

–

Sensory overload

⚠️ Possible

✅ Common

✅

Delayed speech

🚫 Not typical

✅ Often

–

Impulsivity

✅ Core trait

⚠️ Possible

✅

Meltdowns

⚠️ Sometimes

✅ Common

✅

“ADHD is about focus and activity. Autism is about processing and connection.
But both can overlap — and both need clarity.”



📞 One Call Brought That Clarity

suresh called 9100 181 181, the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline.
He wasn’t looking for labels.
He was looking for peace.

They booked a same-day AbilityScore©® screening.



📊 The Score Said What google Couldn't

  • Attention Regulation: 🔴 red (490/1000)
  • Emotional Control: 🟡 Yellow
  • Communication: 🟡 Yellow
  • Sensory Processing: 🔴 Red
  • Motor Planning: 🟢 Green

His son had overlapping traits — but autism was the primary concern.



🤖 TherapeuticAI©® Mapped the Plan — Not Just the Possibilities

Instead of guessing:

  • It identified meltdown triggers
  • Created a dual-path therapy plan for focus and connection
  • Integrated emotional language coaching
  • Updated progress weekly based on zone shifts

Within 4 weeks:

  • He sat through a 15-minute activity
  • Named his emotion correctly: “I’m angry because the toy broke.”
  • Responded to his name every time

“It wasn’t just ADHD.
It was autism too.
And now — we weren’t lost anymore.”



💬 What parents Need to Know

  • ADHD doesn’t explain everything
  • Autism doesn’t always mean silence
  • Many children need dual diagnosis-aware screening
  • And what matters most is starting therapy, not chasing names


🌍 This Autism Awareness Month — Get Answers That Are Actually Useful

This April, Pinnacle® offers: ✅ AbilityScore©® ADHD vs Autism Screening Package
✅ TherapeuticAI©® Dual-Path Planning
✅ Emotional Support Tools for Parents
✅ Guntur-based specialists trained in differential diagnosis



📞 Book Your Child’s Clarity Screening in Guntur

📞 Call the National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
📍 guntur | amaravati | tenali | Mangalagiri

✅ Free Screening
✅ Bilingual Support in telugu + English
✅ Therapy That Understands the Whole Child



⚠️ 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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24/04/2025 03:06 PM