Occupational Therapy for Interoception
What is Interoception?
Interoception is one of our 8 Senses. It is the ability to notice and connect internal bodily sensations with emotions- tired, hungry, anxious, excited, sore, etc. Everyone has Interoception but our awareness fluctuates person to person
Low Interoceptive Awareness
Low Interoceptive Awareness means someone has a higher threshold before they recognize interoceptive signals. This means they often miss the smaller, building feelings of hunger, toileting, frustration, or sensory overwhelm. This makes self regulation so much harder because large feelings or meltdowns seem to come out of nowhere.
Many neurodivergent individuals experience low Interoceptive Awareness
Autism
ADHD
PDA
Sensory Processing Disorder
Anxiety
The good news is that research has shown you can improve interoceptive awareness!
Work with an Occupational Therapist and go through the 4 Step Process to Improving Interoceptive Awareness and Self Regulation
Where: In-Home or Virtually
Who: Ages 5+ years old
Cost: Billed through Insurance
In-Network with BCBS PPO and Blue Choice Plans
Goals:
Self Regulation
Emotional Regulation
Self Advocate for Sensory Needs
Independence using Sensory tools