📍 Location: chennai (Poonamallee)
🧠 Service: Expressive language Gap / Autism Spectrum
📞 Call to Action: AbilityScore©® Communication Screening + TherapeuticAI©® Expression Plan
“He Could Recite ‘Twinkle Twinkle’ Perfectly.
Could Repeat Advertisements Word-For-Word.
But When He Fell Down And Scraped His Knee —
He Said Nothing.”
Arnav, 4 years old, amazed people.
- Recited poems
- Quoted cartoons
- Knew alphabets and numbers by heart
But when he got hurt?
- No crying.
- No saying, “Ouch.”
- No “Amma, it hurts.”
Just silence. Or a giggle. Or ignoring it altogether.
“He had speech.
But not expression.
Not where it mattered.”
🧠 Why Reciting Is Not The Same As Expressing
At Pinnacle® chennai (Poonamallee), speech-language experts explain:
“Children with autism may have intact rote memory —
but lack the ability to use language functionally when something new, painful, or personal happens.
They may speak perfectly — but can’t tell you they’re hurting.”
Signs to watch:
- Fluent in rhymes, alphabets, commercials
- Doesn’t report pain, fear, hunger, or emotional states
- Repeats instead of answering questions
- Fails to use language spontaneously during need or distress
- Looks verbal — but stays silent in real-world moments
“You see a talkative child.
But inside, they’re trapped — without tools to ask for help.”
📞 The Moment His parents Stopped Praising His Poems
At home, Arnav was everyone’s favorite:
“Say the Days of the Week!”
“Sing that cartoon song!”
But one day, he fell in the kitchen.
A loud thud.
He got up. Limped. Smiled.
No tears.
No complaint.
His mother gently asked, “Are you okay?”
He recited: “Sunday, Monday, Tuesday…”
“That was the day we cried.
Because we realized — he had language.
But not communication.”
They called 9100 181 181.
The counselor didn’t panic them.
She said:
“He’s repeating.
Now let’s help him express.”
They booked a free AbilityScore©® Communication Screening.
📊 Arnav’s AbilityScore©® Speech Profile
- Rote Verbal Recall: 🟢 Green (920/1000)
- Expressive language (Personal Needs): 🔴 red (440/1000)
- Pain / Emotion Communication: 🔴 Red
- Conversation Adaptability: 🔴 Red
He could speak all day.
But when it mattered — he was wordless.
🤖 How TherapeuticAI©® Taught Him To Speak From His Own Life
His plan didn’t focus on alphabets.
It focused on real-world functional language.
- “I feel” sentence training: tired, hurt, scared
- Emotion + action pairing: “Amma, tummy is paining.”
- Puppet shows modeling pain reporting
- Daily visual check-ins: smiley/sad boards
- Roleplay: “What if you fall?” → “Say it. Show it.”
By week 5:
- Arnav touched his foot and said “Hurt”
- Said “I want water” instead of pulling Amma’s hand
- Hugged his sister and said “Sorry” after a push
“We didn’t want him to be poetic.
We wanted him to be heard.
And now — he is.”
💬 What His parents Say Now
“It’s not enough to know words.
A child must be able to say:
‘I need you.’ ‘I’m scared.’ ‘I’m in pain.’
Without that…
everything else is noise.
Pinnacle® helped us give his voice purpose.”
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month — Don’t Count Words. Count Moments They Can’t Speak
If your child: ✅ Recites but doesn’t describe
✅ Sings fluently but can’t say “I’m thirsty”
✅ Doesn’t report pain, discomfort, or fear
✅ Speaks — but seems lost in real-life interaction
…it’s time to screen expressive language meaningfully — and help their words become connection.
📞 Book Your Child’s Expressive language Screening in chennai (Poonamallee)
📞 Call the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
📍 Poonamallee | Avadi | Ambattur | Porur
✅ Free AbilityScore©® Communication Gap Report
✅ TherapeuticAI©® Expression Growth Plan
✅ tamil + english Speech Therapists
✅ Parent “How to Build Real Speech” Toolkit
⚠️ 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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