Interoception & Body Awareness

Interoception is our sense of what's happening inside our body: knowing when we're hungry, thirsty, need the toilet, are getting tired, or starting to feel upset. When these signals are hard to read, daily routines and emotional regulation can be much harder.

What it can look like

• Not noticing hunger, thirst or the need to use the toilet
• Difficulty knowing when they're tired or unwell
• Being surprised by big emotions that seem to come from nowhere
• Trouble linking body sensations to what they mean

How we can help

We use practical, playful activities to help your child tune in to their body's signals and connect them to what they need. Stronger body awareness supports toileting, eating, sleep and emotional regulation.