Interoceptive differences

Strategies and approaches

• Staff recognise the positive impact that recognising and planning for children’s sensory differences and needs have on children’s learning and emotional well-being.
• Ensure adults regularly talk about internal feelings both physical and emotional.
• Consider building mindful activities into daily routine.
• Consider using body mapping to support the child or young person in developing their interoceptive awareness.
• Consider activities that link physical sensations to labelling emotions.