🗞️ By indiaherald Staff Writer
📍 From hyderabad (North) | Neurolearning Feature | In Association with Pinnacleblooms.org
🎓 “He Could Name All the Planets by Age 3.
But He Cried Every Time the Bell Rang.”
Aarav’s parents thought he was ahead.
He solved 50-piece puzzles at 3.
Memorized storybooks. Quoted movie lines perfectly.
But in school?
- He refused to sit on the mat
- Hid under desks during group play
- Screamed when asked to color
- Threw his pencil when the classroom got noisy
“They called us in and said: ‘He’s gifted. But he’s breaking in our system.’
And we realized — school wasn’t the problem. It was the only lens being used.”
🧩 When Giftedness Masks Autism, Anxiety, or Cognitive Gaps
At Pinnacle® hyderabad (North), therapists see it often:
Children with:
- High verbal memory
- Advanced reasoning
- Incredible focus on interests
But also:
- Poor frustration tolerance
- Meltdowns in unstructured settings
- Difficulty reading social cues
- Delayed expressive language or fine motor output
“These kids are praised for what they know, but punished for how they process.
And no one connects the dots — until everything breaks.”
📞 The Call That Changed Aarav’s school Story
His parents called 9100 181 181, overwhelmed by contradiction.
“We didn’t want a label. We wanted a language to describe what was happening.”
They were scheduled for a full AbilityScore©® screening.
📊 The AbilityScore©® Report Told a Complex Truth
- Cognitive Understanding: 🟢 Green (930/1000)
- Emotional Regulation: 🔴 red (480/1000)
- Sensory Response: 🔴 Red
- Motor Skills: 🟡 Yellow
- Classroom Adaptability: 🔴 Red
Aarav wasn’t failing school.
School was failing to see how he worked.
🧠 Therapy That Matched His Mind — Not the Norm
With a personalized plan from TherapeuticAI©®, his therapy included:
- Emotion vocabulary and meltdown prevention
- Noise desensitization + headphone use
- Slow-writing strategies with visual scaffolds
- Classroom coordination for sensory breaks
- Peer training for inclusive play
By week 6:
- Aarav stayed through full group sessions
- Asked for help without shutdown
- Wrote 5 full sentences — independently
- Told his teacher, “I need quiet right now.”
💬 His Mother Said It Best:
“Everyone praised his brain.
But Pinnacle® protected his peace.
Now we have both — and so does he.”
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month — Let’s Ask Better Questions About Bright Kids
Not every meltdown is misbehavior.
Not every hesitation is defiance.
Not every “smart kid” is okay just because they can read early.
Sometimes brilliance needs: ✅ Space
✅ Tools
✅ Patience
✅ And a system that understands the difference between giftedness and neurodivergence
📞 Book a Learning Profile & Behavior Screening in hyderabad North
📞 Call the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
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⚠️ 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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