🗞️ By indiaherald Staff Writer
📍 Report from eluru | Autism Awareness Month | In Association with Pinnacleblooms.org
👦🏽 “He Doesn’t Like Crowds.”
“He Doesn’t Talk Much.”
“He’s Just a Shy Kid.”
That’s what people told keerthi about her 3.5-year-old son.
He clung to her leg in public.
Didn’t answer when called.
Cried at birthday parties.
Avoided eye contact.
And everyone said the same thing:
“He’ll speak when he’s ready. Don’t rush boys. They’re always quiet.”
So she waited.
And waited.
And then one day — he stopped looking at her altogether.
❌ Shyness Is a Trait. Autism Is a Delay. And They’re Not the Same.
At Pinnacle® Eluru, experts explain:
“Shy children eventually warm up. They engage. They observe.
But children on the autism spectrum struggle with the how — not just the when — of communication.”
Children who are more than just shy may:
- Avoid eye contact even with parents
- Resist being held or cuddled
- Use toys repetitively (like spinning wheels or lining them up)
- Repeat phrases from videos
- Struggle with name response or basic instructions
📞 keerthi Finally Called the Number She Had Saved for Months
📞 9100 181 181 – Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline
She called. She cried. She said:
“He’s not like the other kids. And I don’t know what to do.”
Within 48 hours, she received:
- A free AbilityScore©® developmental screening
- A same-week appointment at Pinnacle® Eluru
- A support team that didn’t guess — they guided
📊 Her Son’s Report Told a Different Story
- Communication: Red Zone (495/1000)
- Social Interaction: Red Zone
- Sensory Response: Yellow Zone (675/1000)
- Learning Readiness: Green Zone (820/1000)
He wasn’t “shy.”
He was overwhelmed. And he needed help now.
🧠 Therapy That Matched His Mind — Not Just His Behavior
Using the report, TherapeuticAI©® built a plan for:
- Social imitation games
- Speech therapy with visual cues
- Parent-child joint attention tasks
- Group sessions in low-sensory environments
- Weekly AbilityScore updates to track improvement
After 3 weeks:
- He responded when called
- Said “Amma” during mirror play
- Pointed to “car” when asked
“We didn’t just find a center,” keerthi said.
“We found our child again.”
🌍 This Autism Awareness Month — Don’t Let ‘Shy’ Hide the Truth
Shy isn’t always safe.
Quiet isn’t always peaceful.
And silence shouldn’t be brushed aside.
This April, let AbilityScore©® tell you where your child truly stands — across: ✅ Communication
✅ Social Skills
✅ Cognitive Readiness
✅ Sensory Regulation
✅ Emotional Behavior
📞 Book Your Free Autism + Speech Screening in Eluru
📞 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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