📍 Location: Ahmedabad
🧠 Service: Autism Screening / Eye Contact Avoidance
📞 Call to Action: AbilityScore©® Social Zone Screening + TherapeuticAI©® Trust Plan
“He Talks. He Laughs. He Plays.
But Not Once Has He Looked Me In The Eye.”
At first, they thought their 3.5-year-old son was shy.
Then they thought he was just “focused.”
Then they assumed he was “slow to warm up.”
But days became months.
He looked at the wall when called.
Looked through people when asked questions.
Looked everywhere — but not at faces.
“He laughed during cartoons.
He made noises during play.
But when I bent down and said, ‘Look at me’ —
he turned away like I wasn’t there.”
🧠 Why Eye Contact Isn’t Just A Social Courtesy — It’s A Developmental Signal
At Pinnacle® Ahmedabad, autism specialists explain:
“Avoiding eye contact is one of the earliest signs of autism spectrum disorder.
It’s not rebellion. It’s neurological overstimulation.
For some children, eye contact feels physically overwhelming.”
Children may:
- Look away when spoken to
- Avoid photos or mirrors
- Seem disinterested in people’s faces
- Respond only peripherally
- Prefer talking while facing away
“It’s not disrespect. It’s a signal — please look into it.”
📞 The Moment They Admitted It Wasn’t Just a Phase
A neighbor gently asked one day:
“Has he ever looked you in the eyes while saying your name?”
That evening, the father called 9100 181 181.
“We weren’t ready for the word ‘autism.’
But we were ready to stop waiting for eye contact that never came.”
They scheduled a free AbilityScore©® Social Engagement Screening at Pinnacle® Ahmedabad.
📊 His AbilityScore©® Eye Contact Profile
- Eye Contact Response: 🔴 red (440/1000)
- Gaze Tracking During Play: 🔴 Red
- Facial Orientation in Conversation: 🔴 Red
- Social Smiling: 🟡 Yellow
- Verbal Comprehension: 🟢 Green
He understood everything.
But he couldn’t show connection in the way people expected.
“He wasn’t disconnected. He was overwhelmed by contact.”
🤖 How TherapeuticAI©® Helped Him Face The World — One Gaze At A Time
His therapy didn’t start with commands.
It started with comfort.
His AI-generated plan included:
- Face-following games with soft prompts
- Non-verbal turn-taking before speech
- Eye contact built into music + movement
- Therapist mirroring to increase safety
- Zone-based progress without pressure
By week 4:
- He looked at his therapist during a song
- Giggled while holding his mother’s gaze
- Whispered “Amma” while making eye contact for the very first time
“We stopped demanding eye contact.
We built a world where he gave it freely.”
💬 What His parents Say Now
“Eye contact isn’t everything.
But it was our sign — that he was finally with us.
And it was the first step into a shared world.”
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month — watch Where They’re Looking
If your child: ✅ Looks away when spoken to
✅ Prefers watching things, not people
✅ Talks without facing anyone
✅ Reacts more to sounds than expressions
…it may be autism-related social disconnect — and it can be supported.
📞 Book Your Child’s Eye Contact + Social Screening in Ahmedabad
📞 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 is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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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