Internal Body Signals (Interoception) (Hypersensitive)

 

• May always feel hungry.

• May always feel thirsty.

• May always feel full.

• May always feel like they need to use the toilet.

• Distracted by any slight change in heat.

• The slightest pain may be extremely painful.

 

Support

 

• Mindfulness.

• Yoga.

• Vestibular input.

• Proprioceptive input.

• Heavy Work activities.

• Use visual schedules for when to eat, drink, use the toilet.

• Small healthy snacks throughout the day.

• Regular toilet breaks.

• Regular drinks throughout the day.

 

Internal Body Signals (Interoception) (Hyposensitive)

 

• May not feel hunger.

• May not feel thirst.

• May not feel full.

• May not feel like they need to use the toilet.

• May not feel hot/cold.

• May not feel pain.

 

Support

 

• Mindfulness.

• Yoga.

• Vestibular input.

• Proprioceptive input.

• Heavy Work activities.

• Use visual schedules for when to eat, drink, use the toilet.

• Small healthy snacks throughout the day.

• Regular toilet breaks.

• Regular drinks throughout the day.

• Watch for signs of overheating and encourage weather appropriate clothes when needed.