📍 Location: Coimbatore
🧠 Service: Social Bonding / Autism / Emotional Regulation
📞 Call to Action: AbilityScore©® Social Emotional Screening + TherapeuticAI©® Trust Plan
“He Pulled Away When We Tried To Hug Him.
But He Wrapped His Arms Around Our Dog — Every Single Day.”
Vihaan was 5 years old.
Every time his mother or father reached out to hug him:
- He squirmed
- Pulled away
- Sometimes even cried
But whenever he saw their Labrador, Bruno:
- He smiled
- Threw his arms around Bruno’s neck
- Sat calmly beside him for hours
“He didn’t reject affection.
He just chose where he felt safe to give it.”
🧠 Why Selective Affection Is A Powerful Autism Signal
At Pinnacle® Coimbatore, therapists explain:
“Children with autism often form strong, trusting bonds — but only with individuals or situations where sensory, emotional, and social expectations are minimal.
Dogs, unlike people, don’t demand eye contact, conversation, or complex emotional processing.”
Common signs:
- Showing deep love toward animals but limited toward people
- Avoiding face-to-face interaction with humans
- Seeking tactile contact with pets
- Smiling, giggling, or relaxing more around animals
“It’s not the absence of emotion.
It’s redirection toward safer sensory worlds.”
📞 The Moment They Realized It Wasn't Rejection
During a family function, Vihaan’s uncle tried to hug him.
Vihaan screamed.
That night, Bruno licked his hand.
Vihaan hugged him back — smiling for the first time that day.
“He wasn’t rejecting love.
He was choosing sensory safety.”
His parents called 9100 181 181 the next day.
📊 Vihaan’s AbilityScore©® Social Bonding Report
- Human Social Reciprocity: 🔴 red (450/1000)
- Animal Emotional Response: 🟢 Green (900/1000)
- Eye Contact with People: 🔴 Red
- Emotional Regulation via Pet Interaction: 🟢 Green
He didn’t lack attachment.
He lacked safe, manageable attachment outlets with people.
🤖 How TherapeuticAI©® Built a Bridge From Pets To People
His therapy plan embraced — not erased — his love for Bruno:
- Joint dog + parent play sessions (petting while parents guided)
- Emotion naming while cuddling (happy, soft, safe)
- Parent modeling of non-intrusive affection styles
- Gradual desensitization to short touch (hand on shoulder, then short hugs)
- Visual schedules showing "dog hugs → parent hugs" progression
By week 5:
- Vihaan voluntarily hugged his father after a game
- Held his mother's hand during a walk
- Whispered "Good boy Bruno" — and "Love you Amma."
💬 What His parents Want The World To Know
“He wasn’t cold. He wasn’t distant.
He just needed a bridge of trust built one safe connection at a time.
And Pinnacle® gave us the blueprint.”
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month — Understand That love Doesn’t Always Look How You Expect
If your child: ✅ Hugs animals but avoids people
✅ Smiles more with pets than peers
✅ Shows affection selectively
✅ Struggles with social touch or eye contact
…it’s not rejection. It’s sensory-safe affection.
And with guidance, it can expand.
📞 Book Your Child’s Social Emotional Screening in Coimbatore
📞 Call the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
📍 coimbatore | Erode | Tirupur | Salem
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✅ tamil + english Therapists Available
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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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