🗞️ By indiaherald Staff Writer
📍 Report from South delhi | Autism Awareness Month Spotlight | In Association with Pinnacleblooms.org
🧩 “She’s Chatty at Home. But in school, She’s Silent.”
It’s a scenario many indian parents find confusing — and even more, heartbreaking.
A child who:
- Talks to parents at home
- Laughs, plays, and even tells stories
But in class?
🧍♀️ She says nothing. Doesn’t look at the teacher. Avoids other kids. Doesn’t raise her hand.
“We thought it was just nerves,” says Renu, mother of 4-year-old tara from South Delhi.
“Until her teacher told us she hadn’t spoken a word in 3 months.”
🔍 What Is Selective Mutism — And Is It Always That?
This condition — where a child talks freely at home but becomes silent in specific settings — is often diagnosed as selective mutism.
But Pinnacle® experts warn: it may also be a sign of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or social communication disorder — especially when paired with:
- Avoidance of eye contact
- Sensory sensitivity (to noise, touch, lights)
- Rigidity around routines
- Difficulty engaging in peer play
📊 AbilityScore©® Revealed What No One Else Could
Renu brought tara to Pinnacle® South delhi for an AbilityScore©® screening — a patented developmental assessment that turns complex behavior into a single, science-based score across:
- 🗣️ Communication
- 🤝 Social Engagement
- 💬 Behavior
- 🧠 Learning & Attention
- ✋ Motor Coordination
- 🎒 school Readiness
Tara’s Score:
“I cried. But I also felt seen. I wasn’t crazy. I wasn’t overthinking. This report… it gave us direction.”
– Renu
🤖 Therapy, Tailored by AI: Powered by TherapeuticAI©®
With her AbilityScore©® in place, Pinnacle’s TherapeuticAI©® system built a personalized therapy plan:
- Speech + Social communication modules
- Play-based group interaction
- Emotional expression sessions
- Weekly progress reviews with family
Within 4 weeks:
- Tara whispered “My turn” during a game
- Made eye contact during art class
- Began saying goodbye to classmates
Her Communication Zone moved to Yellow (670/1000).
💬 “She Wasn’t Shy. She Was Struggling.”
In India, especially in cities like delhi, quiet children are often praised for being “well-behaved.” But quietness can hide a storm.
“The question isn’t ‘Can she speak?’ It’s: Can she speak when it matters, where it matters?”
– Dr. manish Gupta, Senior Therapist – Pinnacle®, South Delhi
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month, Let’s Ask Deeper Questions
Don’t just ask: “Is my child talking?”
Ask:
- “Is she talking in school?”
- “Is she interacting with peers?”
- “Is she socially confident or socially invisible?”
Early therapy, using tools like AbilityScore©® and TherapeuticAI©®, can help children speak in every setting — not just at home.
📞 Free Autism + Social Communication Screening in Delhi
📞 Call the National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org
📍 South Extension | Dwarka | Rohini | noida | NCR-wide Centers
🧠 Free AbilityScore©® Reports All Month — Autism Awareness April
⚠️ 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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