🗞️ By indiaherald Staff Writer
📍 From Amalapuram | Parent Confession Feature | In Association with Pinnacleblooms.org
👩👦 “We Were Afraid to Even Say the Word: Autism.”
Not because we didn’t love our son.
Not because we didn’t notice the signs.
But because… we were terrified.
He didn’t speak at 2.
Didn’t respond to his name.
Played with the same spinning top for hours.
Didn’t look us in the eye.
But we said nothing.
To anyone.
“We told ourselves: It’s a phase.
We told each other: Don’t worry. Don’t say it out loud.
Because maybe if we didn’t say it… it wouldn’t be true.”
🧍♂️ Denial Feels Safer Than Action — Until It Doesn’t
Days turned to months.
Every birthday reminder was a gut punch: Still no words. Still no answers.
Then one night, he screamed for 30 minutes without a sound — just crying, spinning, collapsing.
That’s when we broke.
We didn’t call a doctor.
We didn’t google symptoms.
We dialed 9100 181 181 – the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline.
“I still remember the voice that picked up. She didn’t rush us.
She didn’t ask what was wrong.
She said: ‘Tell me about your child. We’re here now.’”
📊 The Screening Didn’t Hurt Us — It Helped Us Breathe
At Pinnacle® Amalapuram, we did a free AbilityScore©® developmental screening.
His report said:
- Communication: 🔴 red Zone (480/1000)
- Social Play: 🔴 Red
- Behavior: 🟡 Yellow
- Cognitive: 🟢 Green
Our first reaction? Tears.
Our next reaction? Relief.
We weren’t crazy. We weren’t neglectful.
We were just scared. And now… we were seen.
🤖 The Plan Gave Us Power — Not Panic
His therapy, guided by TherapeuticAI©®, was specific, not generic:
- Sound-based communication games
- Parent response training in Telugu
- Emotion matching routines
- Social imitation sessions with low-pressure group play
In 4 weeks:
- He pointed and said “Water”
- Hugged his grandmother
- Played side-by-side with another child for the first time
“He still has autism. But now we know what it means.
And more importantly — we know what to do next.”
💬 “We Were Late. But We’re No Longer Frozen.”
We’ve met other parents now.
Some still afraid.
Some still waiting.
Some whispering the same sentence we once did:
“What if it’s autism?”
And now we answer with something else:
“So what if it is? You still have time. And help is just a call away.”
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month — Don’t Let Fear Be Louder Than Love
Pinnacle® is helping families across Andhra Pradesh take the first step — not with shame, but with science:
✅ Free AbilityScore©® Screening
✅ Behavior + Speech Zone Mapping
✅ TherapeuticAI©® Plan in Telugu
✅ Emotional Support Without Judgment
📞 Book Your Child’s Screening in Amalapuram Today
📞 Call the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
📍 Amalapuram | kakinada | rajahmundry | 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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