📍 Location: Bhubaneswar
🧠 Service: Motor Sensory Processing / Early Autism Sign / Movement Therapy
📞 Call to Action: AbilityScore©® Motor Sensory Screening + TherapeuticAI©® Movement Regulation Plan
“She Didn't Walk Like Other Children.
She Walked On Her Toes.
Across Rooms. Across Playgrounds. Across Shops.
Everywhere.”
Aarohi was 3 years old.
At first, her toe walking seemed cute:
- Light, bouncy steps
- Tiny tiptoes through the house
- Delicate runs on her toes at parks
Everyone said:
“She’ll outgrow it.”
“Maybe she's just excited.”
But months passed.
- She couldn’t place her heels down naturally.
- She couldn’t stand still without bouncing.
- She screamed when shoes touched her heels.
“It wasn’t energy.
It wasn’t mischief.
It was something deeper.”
🧠 Why Persistent Toe Walking Matters More Than Most Realize
At Pinnacle® Bhubaneswar, pediatric OT and motor therapists explain:
“Toe walking beyond 2.5–3 years is one of the earliest motor red flags in autism spectrum disorders or sensory processing dysfunction.
It’s often not about walking —
it’s about how the body feels gravity, pressure, and balance differently.”
Common indicators:
- Consistent toe walking without medical cause
- Screaming or resistance to wearing flat shoes
- Poor balance when asked to walk heel-to-toe
- Anxiety during standing or barefoot activities
- Rocking while standing or walking stiffly
“It’s not a phase.
It’s a message from the body.”
📞 The Moment They Stopped Hoping It Would “Fix Itself”
During a sports day at preschool, all the children ran on flat feet.
Except Aarohi.
She bounced on tiptoe across the finish line — last, exhausted, and crying.
That night, her parents called 9100 181 181.
The counselor said:
“Let’s listen to her steps, not judge them.
Let’s map her movement world properly.”
They booked a free AbilityScore©® Motor Sensory Screening.
📊 Aarohi’s AbilityScore©® Movement Profile
- Toe Walking Persistence: 🔴 red (430/1000)
- Balance & Proprioception: 🔴 Red
- Sensory Response To Ground Pressure: 🔴 Red
- Gross Motor Control: 🟡 Yellow
She wasn’t choosing toe walking.
Her body was trying to survive overwhelming sensations.
🤖 How TherapeuticAI©® Turned Tiptoes Into Triumph
Her AI-personalized therapy included:
- Sensory brushing + joint compression therapy
- Heavy work routines (pushing, pulling, lifting)
- Barefoot balance activities with soft progression
- Foot-flat cueing games with rewards
- Daily visual foot placement boards
By week 5:
- Aarohi walked 5 steps flat-footed without prompting
- Wore sneakers without crying
- Climbed stairs with heel contact — and smiled at her progress
“She didn’t just stop toe-walking.
She started stepping into the world confidently.”
💬 What Her parents Say Now
“We were waiting for her to outgrow it.
But she was waiting for us to understand it.
And Pinnacle® gave us the bridge from bouncing to belonging.”
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month — watch The Feet That Carry A Bigger Story
If your child: ✅ Walks on toes persistently after age 2.5
✅ Cries or resists flat shoe wearing
✅ Struggles with balance or standing still
✅ Flaps arms or spins while toe walking
…it’s time to screen their motor-sensory systems — and turn every unsure step into a proud march.
📞 Book Your Child’s Motor Sensory Screening in Bhubaneswar
📞 Call the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
📍 bhubaneswar | cuttack | Sambalpur | Puri
✅ Free AbilityScore©® Motor-Sensory Report
✅ TherapeuticAI©® Toe Walking Regulation Plan
✅ Odia + english Therapists Available
✅ Parent home Movement Support Kits
⚠️ 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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