Sensory Processing and Toileting Issues
Sensory processing and toileting issues are prevalent in kids and adults with autism and/or developmental delays. Kids who are otherwise typically developing may also have difficulties with potty training due to interoception difficulties. Interoception is known as our “8th sense”. The sensory receptors for interoception are located in our internal organs, such as our brains, […]
Using Interoception Strategies to Address Hunger
Using interoception strategies to address hunger and lack of appetite can be a long and difficult process. It can also be successful with many people. I am sharing a case study of some potential strategies that may work for clients. Case Study ***Some potentially identifying details have been changed. Not all diagnoses are included for […]
Group Activities for Self Regulation
Why use group activities for self regulation skills? Using group activities for self regulation is very powerful. Working in a group of peers tends to increase engagement, provide opportunities to brainstorm ideas, and allow role-playing. Group members can show others the expectations for behavior during the activities through peer modeling. An opportunity to practice strategies […]
Teaching Interoception to Non-Verbal Learners
Why is teaching interoception to non-verbal learners different than verbal learners? Teaching interoception skills to non-verbal learners can be more challenging than teaching verbal learners. Some learners who struggle to communicate verbally may also have difficulty understanding language. They may require more time and practice to make the connections between their body sensations and their […]
My Interoception Journey
Interoception skills is something that I focus on daily with my self-regulation work with kids. But recently I realized that mine needed work too! Background history Most of you don’t know that the past few years I dealt with having my kidneys fail. As I result, I spent 10 months on dialysis (sitting immobile in […]
SELF-REGULATION IN THE CLASSROOM
Do your students struggle with self-regulation in the classroom? Picture this: you have the perfect social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum. Your room is decorated with all of the visuals and check-ins. You use the language daily with your students. So why are the students still having difficulties with self-regulation? Why are students having difficulty applying […]
HOW TO TEACH INTEROCEPTION
Have you been wanting to teach interoception but are not sure how? Many people have heard the term “interoception” but don’t know how to teach interoception to kids. Interoception is the missing piece that connects SEL curriculums to ability to self-regulate and use strategies. Once kids can identify their interoceptive signals, they can utilize strategies […]
WHAT IS INTEROCEPTION
Have you heard the term “interoception” but don’t know what it is or why you should care about it? Do your kids or students have difficulties with self regulation and none of the strategies seem to work for them to learn self control? Perhaps interoception awareness is the missing link. Simply put, interoception refers to […]