📍 Location: kochi (Edappally)
🧠 Service: Sensory Processing Disorder / Autism Spectrum
📞 Call to Action: AbilityScore©® Sensory Screening + TherapeuticAI©® Regulation Plan
“He Could Play In Water For Hours.
But Screamed If His Feet Touched Sand.
Panicked When The wind Blew On His Face.
Covered His Ears When The Fan Was Turned On.”
Advaith, 3.5 years old, was enchanted by water.
- Bathed twice a day — smiling.
- Poured cups of water back and forth for hours.
- Splashed in puddles joyfully.
But:
- Refused to walk on the beach.
- Screamed during a breeze.
- Hid under a blanket when the window was opened.
“We thought he was sensitive.
Then we realized — he was suffering.”
🧠 Why Extreme Sensory Preferences Matter
At Pinnacle® kochi (Edappally), occupational therapists explain:
“Children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing issues can have extreme likes and dislikes for certain sensations.
They’re not moody — their nervous system is misfiring.”
Common signs:
- Loves water but hates bath towels
- Screams at sand, grass, or sticky textures
- Cries when touched unexpectedly
- Covers ears during fans, music, or even breeze
- Avoids or seeks certain sensations obsessively
“They don’t want control.
They want relief from overwhelming inputs.”
📞 The Day They Realized It Wasn’t Just a Preference
At a family trip to the beach:
- Advaith smiled at the waves.
- Ran toward the water.
- The moment his feet hit the sand —
He collapsed.
Screamed.
Cried uncontrollably.
Refused to stand or walk.
“It was heartbreak.
He wanted to play — but his body betrayed him.”
That night, they called 9100 181 181.
The counselor said:
“He’s not being dramatic.
He’s asking for sensory help — and you’re listening at the right time.”
They booked a free AbilityScore©® Sensory Screening.
📊 Advaith’s AbilityScore©® Sensory Profile
- Water-Based Stimulation Tolerance: 🟢 Green (920/1000)
- Tactile Response (Sand, Grass, Fabric): 🔴 red (430/1000)
- Auditory Regulation (Fans, Wind): 🔴 Red
- Balance / Vestibular Response: 🔴 Red
He wasn’t throwing tantrums.
He was trying to survive his senses.
🤖 How TherapeuticAI©® Helped Him Move From Panic To Play
His plan didn’t take water away.
It used it as the gateway to regulation.
- Sensory bridging: water → damp towel → dry cloth → sand touch
- Deep-pressure brushing before outings
- Controlled breeze exposure games with positive reinforcement
- Safe spaces at home when overwhelmed
- Visual guides to “What I Like / What I’m Learning To Like”
By week 5:
- Advaith touched sand for 10 seconds without tears
- Stood near the window with a small breeze — smiling
- Whispered, “Wind is okay today.”
“He didn’t stop loving water.
He started learning to live beyond it.”
💬 What His parents Say Now
“We thought he was quirky.
But he was crying inside — without words.
Pinnacle® gave him the tools to feel safe inside his skin.”
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month — watch The Senses That Rule Their World
If your child: ✅ Obsessively loves certain sensations
✅ Melts down at specific textures, sounds, movements
✅ Screams during breeze, fan, fabric, sand
✅ Seems calm in water but panicked on land
…it’s time to screen their sensory profile — and give them tools to feel safe.
📞 Book Your Child’s Free Sensory Screening in kochi (Edappally)
📞 Call the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
📍 Edappally | ernakulam | Kakkanad | Thrissur
✅ Free AbilityScore©® Sensory Regulation Report
✅ TherapeuticAI©® Sensory Response Plan
✅ malayalam + english Occupational Therapists
✅ Parent Sensory Environment Adaptation Guides
⚠️ 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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