Interoception, often referred to as the “eighth sense,” is the ability to perceive internal bodily sensations. This includes awareness of hunger, thirst, heart rate, needing the bathroom. For neurodivergent individuals, interoception can be a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of sensory processing. When combined with mindfulness practices, interoception can significantly help manage sensory challenges and …
For some, there may be few more days of holiday to enjoy before anxiety, excitement or whatever emotion you and your child might be feeling.Was it a calm start to the year? Chaotic? Somewhere in between? For my young children (circa 2006!) it was an exciting time to get all of the pencils labelled and …
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As the school year for 2024 begins, many parents are excited to get back into the routine of the school year and have their children engage in learning and socialising at school. New teachers, new classmates, new friendships and for some, new school. Back to school promotions remind us we need to get supplies for …