🗞️ By indiaherald Staff Writer
📍 Nationwide Awareness Report | In Association with Pinnacleblooms.org
🧠 “It’s Probably Just a Phase…”
That’s what most parents say.
Until the silence grows louder.
Until the routines become rigid.
Until other children move ahead — and yours stays behind.
Autism doesn’t always arrive with a label. But it almost always arrives with signs.
And the earlier we spot them, the more powerful the intervention.
This Autism Awareness Month, IndiaHerald and Pinnacle® bring you the 10 signs every parent must know — especially before your child turns 3.
🚨 1. Doesn’t Respond to Name by 9–12 Months
If your child consistently ignores being called, even when there's no distraction, it's one of the earliest red flags.
🚩 2. Avoids Eye Contact
Babies typically seek eye contact as early as 6 weeks. Lack of eye connection often points to social disengagement.
🧸 3. Doesn’t Point or Wave
Gestures like pointing, waving, or showing toys by 12 months are key communication markers. Their absence may signal a delay.
🔁 4. Repeats Phrases (Echolalia)
Children may repeat what you say without using language meaningfully. This is often observed in autism-related speech delay.
⏳ 5. Has Narrow, Repetitive Interests
Fixation on spinning wheels, lining up toys, or specific routines can indicate restricted behavior patterns.
😫 6. Shows Resistance to Change
If even a small change in routine causes distress or meltdowns, this could be more than personality — it may be sensory or behavioral rigidity.
🛑 7. Doesn’t Imitate or Pretend Play
Most toddlers imitate adults and engage in pretend games by age 2. A lack of this could suggest underdeveloped social imagination.
🗣️ 8. Delayed Speech or No Babbling by 12 Months
One of the strongest early indicators. Especially when combined with lack of gestures or comprehension.
👂 9. Hyper- or Hypo-Sensitivity to Sensory Input
Covers ears at sound? Refuses certain clothes? Doesn’t respond to pain? All signs of Sensory Processing Disorder, commonly present in autism.
👥 10. Doesn’t Seek or Enjoy Peer Interaction
Prefers being alone, doesn’t show interest in group play, or resists being touched by others — especially in toddlers — is a red flag for social delays.
🎯 These Signs Don’t Mean “Autism” — They Mean “Act Now.”
Even 2 or more of these signs warrant a professional screening.
That’s why Pinnacle® created the AbilityScore©® — India’s most advanced tool for understanding developmental delays.
📊 AbilityScore©®: The First Development Score You Can Trust
- Converts 333 skills into one clear score
- Maps your child’s speech, social, motor, learning, behavior, and school readiness
- Shows zones (🔴 red / 🟡 Yellow / 🟢 Green)
- Provides a report card for your child’s development
Backed by over 19 million sessions, it’s the gold standard of clarity — now used by parents, doctors, and schools across 70+ cities.
🤖 Powered by TherapeuticAI©® – Intelligence That Heals
Every AbilityScore©® is powered by TherapeuticAI©®, Pinnacle’s AI-based engine that:
- Tracks real-time behavior
- Plans therapy based on your child’s exact needs
- Adapts goals dynamically
- Yields 97%+ improvement when started early
💙 This Autism Awareness Month, Get the Answers You Deserve
Whether you're in Delhi or Karimnagar, Bengaluru or Vizag, rajahmundry or Hyderabad — there’s one number that connects you to answers:
📞 Call the National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
⚠️ Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified professionals for personalized care.
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