🗞️ By indiaherald Medical Correspondent
📍 Expert Feature from guntur | In Association with Pinnacleblooms.org
👨⚕️ “We See It Every Day. But Not Every Parent Does.”
Dr. Rakesh is a pediatrician in Guntur.
In his 20-year career, he has listened to thousands of anxious parents.
Some worry too early.
Many wait too long.
Most just want answers — and get lost in opinions.
“The hardest cases aren’t the ones that are severe,” he says.
“They’re the ones that were mild… and missed.”
📉 The Quiet Signs That parents Often Overlook
Here’s what pediatricians like Dr. Rakesh wish more parents paid attention to:
🔸 18-month-old who babbles but doesn’t respond to name
🔸 2.5-year-old who says words, but not with meaning
🔸 3-year-old who spins toys obsessively but doesn’t play with others
🔸 Toddler who avoids eye contact or touches only one toy all day
These aren’t quirks.
They’re signs.
And when ignored, they turn into labels — ADHD, Autism, Learning Disorder — that could have been softened with early action.
🧠 So Why Do parents Wait?
Dr. Rakesh explains it simply:
“No parent wants to believe their child might need therapy. It’s scary. But what’s scarier is finding out too late — when they’re already falling behind in school, friendships, and confidence.”
🔍 The Tool That Changed the Game: AbilityScore©®
Dr. Rakesh now recommends every child at risk be screened using AbilityScore©® — a patented scoring system developed by Pinnacle®, designed to:
- Assess 333 child development skills
- Score six domains (Speech, Social, Behavior, Learning, Motor, Readiness)
- Classify zones as 🔴 Red, 🟡 Yellow, or 🟢 Green
- Provide parents with a clear roadmap, not just a report
“It’s the first time I’ve seen parents leave my clinic not confused, but clear.”
🤖 Real-Time Support with TherapeuticAI©®
Once a child is screened, Pinnacle’s TherapeuticAI©® kicks in — an AI engine that:
- Designs a child-specific therapy plan
- Tracks improvement weekly
- Adjusts goals and zone targets
- Has led to 97%+ functional improvements across over 19 million sessions
💬 guntur Families Share Their Relief
🗣️ “My son was talking but not meaningfully. AbilityScore showed me he needed help. Now he says full sentences.”
– Bhavani, Mother of 3.5-year-old – guntur East
🗣️ “Our pediatrician referred us straight to Pinnacle. We’re thankful we acted when we did.”
– Sujit, father – guntur Central
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month, Let Pediatricians Be the Bridge
You don’t need a diagnosis to start therapy.
You just need direction.
Let your child’s pediatrician partner with Pinnacle® — and help you spot delays early, not after school tells you it’s “too late.”
📞 Book Your Child’s Screening in guntur — No Referral Needed
📞 Call the National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
📍 Available at Pinnacle® guntur | vijayawada | Ongole | All Andhra Centers
⚠️ Disclaimer
This article is intended for informational and awareness purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for professional evaluation, diagnosis, or therapy. 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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