🗞️ By indiaherald Staff Writer
📍 Report from Ongole | Autism Awareness Month | In Association with Pinnacleblooms.org
🚨 “He Was Healthy. He Was Active. But He Spun Wheels for Hours.”
Nikhil looked like every other three-year-old.
He giggled. He ran. He clung to his toy cars.
But while others used their cars to race, build, explore… Nikhil did one thing:
He spun the wheels. Over. And over. And over.
“It was like he was mesmerized. For hours, nothing else existed,” said Anusha, his mother from Ongole.
At first, it was funny. Then, it became worrying.
😶 “He Didn’t Talk Much. But He’d Hum While Spinning.”
The family thought Nikhil was simply “quiet by nature.”
They were told:
- “Boys speak late.”
- “He’ll talk when he’s ready.”
But something didn’t sit right. He didn’t point. He didn’t wave. He didn’t really look anyone in the eye.
“I had this ache in my chest. Like I was waiting for something that might never come — his first words.”
🔍 Then Someone Mentioned That Spinning Could Be a red Flag
A teacher at a playgroup gently said it.
That repetitive spinning — when paired with delayed speech and social disengagement — could be a sign of autism.
That night, anusha typed “spinning toys autism” into Google.
And the next morning, she called 9100 181 181 — Pinnacle®'s National Autism Helpline.
📊 What AbilityScore©® Revealed Changed Everything
At Pinnacle® Ongole, Nikhil underwent a full AbilityScore©® developmental screening.
His report showed:
- Communication: Red Zone (510/1000)
- Social Skills: Red Zone (545/1000)
- Behavior: Yellow Zone (690/1000)
- Motor Skills: Green Zone (810/1000)
It wasn’t just about speech.
Nikhil was struggling to connect, express, and regulate. And it was getting harder every day.
🤖 The Therapy Plan That Followed Wasn’t Generic — It Was Engineered
Pinnacle® used TherapeuticAI©®, its proprietary AI engine built on 19 million sessions, to design a custom therapy path:
- ABA-based behavioral therapy
- Joint attention training
- Speech-language sessions focused on functional vocabulary
- Parent coaching for home reinforcement
“We stopped spinning in circles as a family,” said Anusha.
“Finally, we had a direction. A plan. And hope.”
🧠 Why Spinning Isn’t “Just a Habit”
Repetitive behaviors like:
- Spinning toys
- Flapping hands
- Rocking back and forth
- Repeating lines from videos (echolalia)
…are all signs of self-regulation attempts in children who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or trapped in sensory patterns.
They’re not always signs of autism.
But when combined with communication or social delays, they require urgent screening.
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month, Don’t Miss the Signs
What if “he’s just quiet” is really “he’s silently struggling”?
What if “it’s just a habit” is actually a sign your child needs help now?
This April, Pinnacle® is offering: ✅ Free AbilityScore©® Autism Screenings
✅ Zone Reports with Real-Time Insights
✅ Personalized Therapy Planning via TherapeuticAI©®
No waiting. No guessing. Just clarity.
📞 Book Your Free Autism Screening in Ongole Today
📞 Call the National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
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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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