🗞️ By indiaherald Staff Writer
📍 Report from Visakhapatnam (Gajuwaka) | Autism Awareness Special | In Association with Pinnacleblooms.org
👨👧 “We Thought It Was Just a Phase…”
ravi, a mechanical engineer from Gajuwaka, always thought his 3-year-old daughter, Saanvi, was just a bit sensitive.
She cried when her toys were moved. Screamed when the lights were bright. Refused to wear socks. Hated hugs.
“She was smart. But her mood would shift in a second. She had 5 meltdowns a day. We thought… she’d outgrow it.”
But the day she screamed non-stop for 40 minutes after her mother closed a cupboard, Ravi’s instinct told him something was deeper.
🚩 The Signs parents Often Miss in Behavioral Delays
Pinnacle® therapists say these are the most overlooked early behavioral red flags:
- Repetitive, intense tantrums for minor changes
- Disinterest in group play or social interaction
- Difficulty transitioning between activities
- Overreaction to sound, light, texture, or movement
- Extreme resistance to touch, grooming, or routine tasks
“Behavior is communication. And sometimes, it’s a cry for help.”
– Dr. Gayatri, Behavior Analyst – Pinnacle®, Madhurawada
🧠 Saanvi’s AbilityScore©® Showed a Story Behind the Struggles
At Pinnacle® Visakhapatnam (Gajuwaka), ravi and his wife received a detailed AbilityScore©® report that changed everything:
- Emotional Regulation: Red Zone (510/1000)
- Social Play: Yellow Zone (680)
- Sensory Processing: Red Zone (470)
They were stunned.
“We weren’t bad parents. We were uninformed parents. Now we had data. Now we had a plan.”
🤖 Therapy, But Smarter: How TherapeuticAI©® Stepped In
Pinnacle’s TherapeuticAI©® created a custom behavior therapy roadmap based on:
- Sensory integration needs
- Emotional triggers
- Environmental preferences
- Parent-child interaction patterns
Her program included:
- ABA-based emotional regulation
- Group social games
- Texture desensitization
- Routine-building strategies at home
Within 3 weeks, Saanvi could:
- Sit through brushing
- Transition without tears
- Say “no” instead of screaming
- Accept hugs from her grandmother
🎯 Her updated AbilityScore©® showed her Emotional Zone moving to Yellow.
🌍 This April, Let’s Talk About Behavior Beyond “Bad”
During Autism Awareness Month, it’s vital to remember:
Not all autism looks like silence. Some looks like screaming. Some looks like “stubbornness.” But it’s not defiance — it’s difficulty.
Pinnacle® gives families the science, support, and systems to help their children rise — without shame, fear, or delay.
💬 What parents in vizag Are Saying
🗣️ “She doesn’t just cry less. She connects more. That’s the miracle we never expected.”
– Ravi, Gajuwaka
🗣️ “Therapy wasn’t punishment. It was peace.”
– Deepika, Jagadamba
📞 Free Behavior & Autism Screening in Visakhapatnam (Gajuwaka, NAD, Jagadamba, Madhurawada)
📞 Call the National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
📍 Available across Visakhapatnam metro and all Pinnacle® centers
⚠️ 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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