🗞️ By indiaherald Staff Writer
📍 From vijayawada | Speech & Social Delay Feature | In Association with Pinnacleblooms.org
“We Were So Relieved He Could Speak. Until We Realized He Wasn’t Really Saying Anything.”
Ravi, age 4, was a talker.
From age 2, he recited animal names, sang rhymes, echoed advertisements word for word.
His parents were thrilled.
“Everyone said we were lucky. That boys speak late — but ours was speaking early.”
But there was something missing:
- He never asked questions.
- Never used names.
- Never said “Amma, come here” or “I want water.”
- Never started a conversation — he only repeated what he heard.
They thought he was clever.
But he was copying, not connecting.
🧠 “He Spoke. But He Didn’t Engage.”
At Pinnacle® Vijayawada, speech therapists explain a critical truth:
“Just because a child is verbal doesn’t mean they are socially or functionally communicative.”
Many children on the autism spectrum:
- Speak fluently
- Know words
- Memorize scripts
- Perform songs
…but still struggle with:
- Reciprocal interaction
- Abstract questions
- Social cues
- Functional language
This is called a social communication delay — and it often gets missed.
📞 The Turning Point: When His Teacher Finally Said It
Ravi's preschool teacher gently told his mother:
“He talks all the time. But not to anyone. He’s alone in a world filled with sound.”
That’s when his parents called 9100 181 181, the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline.
📊 His AbilityScore©® Told the Real Story
- Verbal Fluency: 🟢 Green (870/1000)
- Social Communication: 🔴 red (495/1000)
- Behavioral Flexibility: 🟡 Yellow
- Eye Contact & Gestures: 🔴 Red
“He could talk — but he couldn’t relate.
He was living inside a monologue, not a dialogue.”
🤖 Therapy That Built Bridges, Not Just Vocabulary
Using TherapeuticAI©®, Ravi’s sessions were:
- Social-pragmatic games
- Turn-taking tasks
- “What do you want?” routines
- Group peer interaction with therapist scripting
- Eye contact training through visual engagement tools
In 6 weeks:
- He looked at his cousin and said, “Let’s play.”
- Said “Amma, I want juice” instead of crying
- Answered “How are you?” with his own words — not from a cartoon
💬 His Mother Said:
“We had speech. But no connection.
Now we have both — and it feels like we’re meeting our son for the first time.”
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month — Let’s Redefine What It Means to ‘Speak’
Speech ≠ Communication
Fluency ≠ Connection
Memorization ≠ Expression
And just because a child sounds fine doesn’t mean they feel seen.
Pinnacle® is helping parents decode what’s missing — and bridge it with clarity and compassion.
📞 Book Your Child’s Communication Zone Screening in Vijayawada
📞 Call the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
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⚠️ 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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