🗞️ By indiaherald Staff Writer
📍 From Bengaluru (Marathahalli) | Behavioral Science Feature | In Association with Pinnacleblooms.org
“We Tried Timeouts. Charts. Warnings. Nothing Worked.”
Ananya and arjun had heard it all:
- “Be stricter.”
- “Don’t give him screen time.”
- “Maybe he’s just spoiled.”
Their son, Vihaan, was 4.
Smart. Expressive. Imaginative.
But always moving. Always restless. Always melting down.
He couldn’t sit at the table.
Kicked during diaper changes.
Cried in shops.
Screamed when asked to wait even 10 seconds.
“We thought he was just difficult.
But he wasn’t acting out — he was crying for help with his body.”
🧠 What Looked Like Defiance Was Actually Dysregulation
At Pinnacle® Bengaluru (Marathahalli), therapists see this pattern constantly:
Children who:
- Run constantly
- Can’t wait their turn
- Resist touch, grooming, or sitting
- Throw things during transition
- Scream when overwhelmed
…are often dealing with Sensory Modulation Disorder — where their body’s response system is always in alert or shutdown mode.
And they don’t need stricter rules.
They need Occupational Therapy.
📞 That Realization Came With One phone Call
The family called 9100 181 181, the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline, desperate and exhausted.
They were booked for a free AbilityScore©® Motor + Behavior Screening the next day.
📊 What AbilityScore©® Uncovered
- Sensory Regulation: 🔴 red (470/1000)
- Motor Planning: 🟡 Yellow
- Emotional Control: 🔴 Red
- Attention Span: 🟡 Yellow
Vihaan wasn’t naughty.
He was trying to survive in a world that was too loud, too bright, and too unpredictable.
🧠 The Therapy That Worked Wasn’t a Lecture — It Was Movement
With a custom plan powered by TherapeuticAI©®, Vihaan started:
- Deep-pressure brushing + joint compressions
- Sensory-motor circuits with obstacle paths
- Sand play and water trays
- Emotion matching games
- Routine mapping before transitions
Week by week, his zones improved.
Week 3: No kicking.
Week 5: Sat through a 20-minute meal.
Week 6: Asked “Can I go next?” — without screaming.
“He didn’t need to be told to behave.
He needed a body that could help him regulate — and now he has it.”
💬 His parents Say:
“OT gave us our son back.
For the first time in 4 years, the house is quiet — not from fear, but from peace.”
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month — Let’s Stop Calling It Behavior
Call it what it is:
- Overwhelm
- Disconnection
- Underdeveloped sensory pathways
And then give children the tools to cope — through OT, not control.
📞 Book a Free OT + Behavior Screening in Bengaluru Today
📞 Call the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
📍 Marathahalli | Jayanagar | Indira nagar | Whitefield | Bannerghatta
✅ AbilityScore©® Zone Breakdown
✅ TherapeuticAI©® Behavior + Sensory Plan
✅ Parent Coaching + school Coordination
⚠️ 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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