🗞️ By indiaherald Staff Writer
📍 From Visakhapatnam (NAD) | Autism Awareness Month | In Association with Pinnacleblooms.org
🛑 “Stop Jumping!” “Sit Properly!” “Why Can’t You Focus?”
These are the things parents often say — until they realize…
“It’s not mischief. It’s a motor-sensory mismatch.”
Kavya from NAD, Visakhapatnam, thought her 4-year-old was just “energetic.”
He climbed on furniture.
Spilled everything he held.
Hated buttons. Couldn’t use scissors.
And worst — he couldn’t sit still for 2 minutes.
“We thought, he’s a boy. They’re active. But deep down, I knew something wasn’t right.”
❌ What They Called Clumsy… Was a Coordination Deficit
At school, his teacher said:
- “He can’t write letters.”
- “He drops the crayon mid-line.”
- “He gets tired even after 5 minutes.”
Kavya blamed herself.
“Maybe I didn’t practice with him enough. Maybe I gave him too much screen time.”
Until a friend mentioned Pinnacle® — and the fact that motor issues can be the first sign of developmental delay or sensory processing difficulties.
📊 His AbilityScore©® Told the Story Everyone Else Missed
At Pinnacle® NAD, Kavya’s son underwent an AbilityScore©® screening.
His report revealed:
- Motor Coordination: Red Zone (470/1000)
- Fine Motor Dexterity: Red Zone
- Sensory Response: Yellow Zone
- Communication: Green Zone (810/1000)
He wasn’t naughty. He was neurologically overwhelmed.
💡 Occupational Therapy Isn’t Just About Writing — It’s About Function
“We don’t just teach kids to write. We train their bodies to listen to their brains.”
– Dr. Smita, Senior OT, Pinnacle® Visakhapatnam
His OT plan included:
- Cross-body movements for balance
- Strengthening hands via play (putty, tweezers, pegs)
- Floor patterns for body awareness
- Brushing protocol for sensory regulation
- Step-by-step dressing routines with rewards
🧠 The Results in 6 Weeks? Surprising. Simple. Life-Changing.
- He held a spoon without dropping food
- Started drawing a full circle
- Sat through a 20-minute class without standing up
- Told his mom: “I can do it myself.”
“That sentence? That was worth every session.”
🌍 The Bigger Truth: Many Children Are Misunderstood, Not Misbehaving
Children who…
- Avoid clothes or haircuts
- Tire easily when writing
- Refuse to color or trace
- Are constantly “on the move”
…are often struggling silently with motor planning and sensory input.
Left unsupported, they grow into:
- Frustrated learners
- Isolated students
- Mislabelled “lazy” or “defiant” kids
🎯 This Autism Awareness Month, Let’s Talk About the Other Signs
Not every child with motor-sensory delays has autism.
But many children on the spectrum — or with learning differences — show motor and OT needs first.
And early therapy isn’t a “maybe.” It’s a must.
That’s why Pinnacle® is offering: ✅ Free AbilityScore©® Screening with Motor Profile
✅ Full OT Consult using TherapeuticAI©®
✅ Customized home + center plan for families
📞 Book Your Child’s Motor-Sensory OT Screening in vizag (NAD)
📞 Call the National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
📍 Centers in NAD | Jagadamba | gajuwaka | Madhurawada
⚠️ 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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