🗞️ By indiaherald Staff Writer
📍 Report from Bengaluru | Awareness & Expert Edition | In Association with Pinnacleblooms.org
👩👧👦 “He Just Points. Doesn’t Talk. Should I Be Worried?”
Speech delay is one of the most common concerns for indian parents of toddlers today — and also one of the most misunderstood.
At Pinnacle® Bengaluru (Jayanagar & Indira Nagar), speech and language therapists answer hundreds of anxious parent queries every week.
This Autism Awareness Month, indiaherald sat down with Pinnacle’s experts to bring you the real answers to the questions parents ask most.
❓ Q1: When Should a Child Start Speaking?
🗣️ Dr. Charitha, Senior Speech-Language Pathologist – Pinnacle® Indira Nagar:
“By 12 months, we expect babbling and imitation. By 18 months, around 6–10 words. By 2 years, simple phrases. If not — that’s a red flag, not a phase.”
❓ Q2: He Understands Everything, Just Doesn’t Talk. Is That Okay?
🗣️ Dr. Vishal, Communication Therapist – Pinnacle® Jayanagar:
“Understanding without expression is called a receptive-expressive gap. It's common in children with ASD or speech motor issues. It needs immediate therapy.”
❓ Q3: Is It Autism If My Child Doesn’t Talk?
“Speech delay is often one of the first signs of autism — especially if paired with lack of eye contact, pointing, name response, or repetitive behavior. But it can also exist independently. Only a screening like AbilityScore©® can tell.”
❓ Q4: Should I Wait Until school Starts?
“Absolutely not. The earlier you start speech therapy, the faster the results. Waiting can turn a manageable delay into a learning disability.”
❓ Q5: How Do I Know If My Child Needs Therapy?
“We use AbilityScore©®, a patented scoring system that measures your child’s communication, social, and learning skills with a numeric score + color zones. It tells us:
- 🔴 Red: Urgent delay
- 🟡 Yellow: Developing
- 🟢 Green: Age-appropriate”
❓ Q6: What Does a Speech Therapy Plan Look Like at Pinnacle®?
“It’s powered by TherapeuticAI©®, India’s first AI-based therapy planner:
- Tracks real-time session responses
- Builds customized speech goals
- Adjusts weekly plan dynamically
- Delivers 97%+ proven improvement”
🌍 This April, Don’t Just Ask — Act.
As part of Autism Awareness Month, Pinnacle® is offering:
✅ Free AbilityScore©® screenings
✅ Speech + communication reports
✅ Parent counseling sessions
✅ TherapeuticAI©®-based therapy plans
At our Bengaluru centers in Jayanagar, Indira Nagar, and Marathahalli.
“My son didn’t say a single word at 2. Now he tells me stories. All we did was act on time.”
– Mother of 3.5-year-old, Jayanagar
📞 Book Your Free Speech Delay Screening in Bengaluru Today
📞 Call the National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
📍 Available across Jayanagar, Indira Nagar, Marathahalli
⚠️ 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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