ABSTRACT
This chapter provides strategies to support children who have difficulties with interoception, as well as offering activity suggestions to increase both interoception and emotional awareness. The interoceptive sensory system is a recent addition to our understanding of the human body's eight sensory systems. Interoception is the ability to sense the internal sensations of the body, such as a racing heart or rumbling stomach, and is closely linked with our emotional experiences. A child who has sensory processing difficulties in any one of the sensory systems, including the interoceptive sensory system, might be over-responsive or under-responsive to sensory input. However, when a child has increased their awareness of interoception, do not withdraw any useful support strategies if they are still helpful to the child. The interoception sensory system is considered a possible contributing factor to Alina's behaviors. In addition, the intervention plan includes a programme of activities to increase Alina's interoceptive awareness in everyday life, using a selection of the activities.
