🗞️ By indiaherald Staff Writer
📍 From chennai (Porur) | Autism Insight Feature | In Association with Pinnacleblooms.org
“He Knows Every train Number. Every Route. Every Engine Name.”
karan is 4.
He’s obsessed with trains.
He:
- Recites every chennai Express station in order
- Watches train videos for hours
- Mimics the exact horn of the Rajdhani
- Talks only about engines, coaches, and compartments
“He’s brilliant,” his father said.
“He has focus. Memory. Detail. It’s incredible.”
But when asked what his friend’s name is — he doesn’t know.
When asked to play catch — he walks away.
When the topic shifts to animals or colors — he shuts down.
🧠 Passion Isn’t the Problem. It’s the Exclusivity That’s the Flag.
At Pinnacle® chennai (Porur), therapists explain:
“Many children on the autism spectrum develop intense, narrow interests.
It’s not wrong. But it becomes a concern when that interest replaces interaction.”
Key signs to watch:
- Talking endlessly about one topic
- Distress when topic is interrupted
- Using memorized lines, not flexible language
- Lack of age-appropriate play
- Difficulty with back-and-forth conversation
“The interest is real. But so is the isolation.”
📞 One Call Changed the Tracks
Karan’s mother finally called 9100 181 181, not out of fear — but exhaustion.
“He’s smart. But he’s also alone.
We just wanted him to share his world with us — not instead of us.”
She booked a free AbilityScore©® screening at Pinnacle® Porur.
📊 What The AbilityScore©® Showed
- Communication Flexibility: 🔴 red (470/1000)
- Social Play: 🔴 Red
- Emotional Expression: 🟡 Yellow
- Cognitive Memory: 🟢 Green (920/1000)
- Imaginative Play: 🔴 Red
karan had exceptional rote memory.
But lacked creative language, interaction, and adaptability.
He wasn’t "only interested in trains."
He was struggling to shift away from them.
🧠 Therapy That Didn’t Remove the Trains — It Put Them on a Track
With a personalized plan from TherapeuticAI©®, karan began:
- Train-themed turn-taking games
- Role-play with passengers and stations
- Emotion labeling using train emojis
- Creative storytelling beyond facts
- Peer group sessions with shared-interest entry points
After 5 weeks:
- He played “Ticket please!” with his cousin
- Asked, “Do you want to see my train game?”
- Said “Let’s play together” — words his mother had waited 2 years to hear
“We didn’t remove his world. We just helped him build a bridge to ours.”
💬 What His parents Now Tell Other Families
“Obsession isn’t always talent.
Sometimes, it’s protection.
And if your child only talks about one thing — maybe that’s the only thing they feel safe in.”
“But with help, that safety can become connection.”
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month — Look Beyond Passion, Into Pattern
If your child: ✅ Fixates on one topic
✅ Repeats facts instead of conversation
✅ Resists topic changes
✅ Shows little interest in play with peers
…it’s not about removing their interest.
It’s about widening their world.
📞 Book Your Child’s Autism + Communication Screening in chennai (Porur)
📞 Call the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
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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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