Authors: Dr. Pavithra Lakshminarasimhan
Abstract: Children often display behaviors that differ from typical developmental expectations, including echolalia, limited eye contact, repetitive movements, and self-soothing behaviors, which may resemble autism. These behaviors reflect unique ways of processing, regulating, and engaging with the environment, rather than deficits. This paper integrates Neuro-Relational Theory, Intersubjectivity Theory, Developmental Social Pragmatics, and the Ecological Attunement Model (EAM)—proposed by Dr. Pavithra Lakshminarasimhan—to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding these behaviors. Through detailed case illustrations of two children, Tom and John, this paper demonstrates how personalized learning support—tailored across the four progressive levels of EAM—can enhance social, emotional, and academic outcomes. The discussion presents a structured synthesis of theoretical frameworks and outcomes through standardized comparative tables to guide clinical and educational implementation.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21849958
