She Wasn’t Ignoring Me. She Just Didn’t Know How to Respond.

“I Thought She Was Being Difficult.”

Bhavya was 3. She was bright-eyed. Listened to music endlessly. Hummed along to jingles.
But when her mother, Vani, asked her a simple question — “Where’s your bottle?” — she looked away.

At first, Vani thought:

• Maybe she didn’t hear

• Maybe she didn’t want to answer

• Maybe she was just being stubborn

“But this kept happening,” Vani said.
“She didn’t respond. Didn’t point. Didn’t seem interested in what I was saying.”

What Vani didn’t realize — was that Bhavya wasn’t being rude.
She was overwhelmed. And she didn’t know how to respond.

🧠 What Looks Like Disobedience May Actually Be Delay

At Pinnacle® Kakinada, therapists explain that many parents report:

• Children who seem “distant”

• Toddlers who don’t follow simple instructions

• Kids who don’t answer questions or respond when spoken to

And often, they assume it’s:

• Behavioral

• Personality

• Mood

But it’s frequently the earliest sign of a receptive language delay or social processing gap — both linked closely to autism spectrum traits.

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📞 One Call Brought Answers

Vani called 9100 181 181, unsure of what to say.

The response?

“Just come in. We’ll talk. We’ll observe. We’ll help you understand — not guess.”

She booked a free AbilityScore©® screening at Pinnacle® Kakinada.

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📊 Bhavya’s Results Painted a Clearer Picture

• Communication (Receptive): 🔴 Red Zone (495/1000)

• Expressive Language: 🟡 Yellow Zone

• Social Engagement: 🟡 Yellow Zone

• Motor & Play: 🟢 Green Zone

She wasn’t defiant. She had trouble processing language, responding in real-time, and managing social pressure.

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🧠 Therapy Didn’t Push Her. It Pulled Her In.

Guided by TherapeuticAI©®, her sessions focused on:

• Visual cues + picture-based communication

• Structured play with guided response patterns

• Social scripting with parent modeling

• Weekly zone progression reviews

After 5 sessions:

• She pointed to her bottle

• Said “Amma… juice”

• Laughed when her mother asked a silly question — and answered it

“She wasn’t shutting me out. She just needed help finding the words to come back in.”

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💙 What We Think Is Rebellion… Might Be Silence in Disguise

Children who:

• Don’t answer

• Don’t follow

• Don’t initiate
  …may not be choosing to ignore.

They may simply not know how to connect yet — and they need tools, not time-outs.

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🌍 This Autism Awareness Month — Let’s Rethink What “Not Listening” Really Means

Pinnacle® offers: ✅ Free Speech + Communication Screening
✅ AbilityScore©® Receptive + Expressive Language Report
✅ Therapy Plan Guided by TherapeuticAI©®
✅ Parent Language Coaching in Telugu + English

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📞 Book Your Child’s Screening in Kakinada Today

📞 Call the Pinnacle® National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
🌐 www.Pinnacleblooms.org 📍 Centers in Kakinada | Rajahmundry | Amalapuram | Eluru

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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*.*