📍 Location: Kolkata
🧠 Service: Auditory Processing / Sensory Response / Autism
📞 Call to Action: AbilityScore©® Sensory Zone Screening + TherapeuticAI©® Sensory Plan
“Everyone Else Covered Their Ears.
He Just Started Blankly.
Not At The Crackers. Not At Us. Just... Somewhere Else.”
During Diwali, Arjun’s parents expected the usual:
- Jumping at loud crackers
- Covering ears at temple bells
- Running at sudden claps
But instead, arjun — 4 years old — stood perfectly still.
No flinch. No covering his ears. No fear. No laughter.
Just silence.
“We thought: How brave he is.
But then, we started realizing…
He didn’t respond because he didn’t register.”
🧠 Why Not Reacting To Noise Can Be A Warning Sign
At Pinnacle® Kolkata, occupational therapists explain:
“Auditory under-responsiveness is a key sign of sensory processing disorder and autism.
These children aren’t fearless — their brains are missing incoming sensory information.”
Signs include:
- No reaction to claps, sirens, bells
- Ignoring name calls unless touched
- Not startled by sudden sounds
- Preferring loud environments while zoning out
- Seeming disconnected during songs or noisy events
“Silence isn’t bravery. It’s a neurological misfire.”
📞 The Moment They Stopped Praising The Silence
At a family gathering, everyone clapped loudly for a birthday.
Arjun just stared at the candles.
Didn’t look. Didn’t flinch. Didn’t smile.
That night, his parents called 9100 181 181.
The counselor said:
“It’s not about loud or soft. It’s about processing.
Let’s check his sensory pathways.”
They booked a free AbilityScore©® Sensory Screening at Pinnacle® Kolkata.
📊 Arjun’s AbilityScore©® Sensory Report
- Auditory Response: 🔴 red (430/1000)
- Social Attention Cues: 🔴 Red
- Sensory Engagement in Play: 🔴 Red
- Visual Tracking: 🟢 Green (880/1000)
He could see everything.
But he couldn’t hear interaction the way his peers did.
🤖 How TherapeuticAI©® Helped arjun “Hear” the World — Safely
His personalized therapy plan included:
- Sound-targeting games (ring bell → turn and look)
- Joint attention imitation drills
- “Name → Touch → Reward” circuits
- Controlled noise exposure with therapist scaffolding
- Parent reinforcement of sound-response rituals
By week 5:
- He turned when his name was called
- Laughed during peekaboo songs
- Covered his ears appropriately during a firecracker show
- Whispered “Amma loud!” during a drumbeat at school
“He wasn’t mute to sound. He was lost without a guide.
Now he hears — and responds — because he feels safe.”
💬 What His parents Want To Share
“Silence isn’t strength.
It’s survival when you can’t process the noise around you.
And once you understand that — you can help your child truly hear you.”
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month — Listen For The Silence
If your child: ✅ Ignores loud noises
✅ Doesn’t react to names or claps
✅ Zones out in noisy environments
✅ Shows delay in social response during songs or events
…it’s time to check for auditory under-responsiveness — and build a connection from there.
📞 Book Your Child’s Sensory Processing Screening in Kolkata
📞 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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