Sensory: A Focus on Interoception

Sensory processing helps us understand the world around us and is critical in making decisions about what type of response is needed to remain safe, healthy, and comfortable. The Sensory: A Focus on Interoception toolkit briefly reviews general information about sensory processing before focusing on the important and often overlooked system, Interoception. Learn about interoception and other sensory systems through videos and activities in the Learn section of the toolkit. The Do section of the toolkit offers additional videos and activities that explain how to help a youth build interoceptive awareness. Additional resources are available to take you further in learning about interoception.

The Sensory: A Focus on Interoception toolkit was developed in collaboration with Kelly Mahler, OTD, OTR/L, an occupational therapist that specializes in interoception. In this toolkit, Kelly guides you through the essential information on sensory processing and interoception and shares strategies to support body awareness and regulation. Throughout the toolkit are references to resources that Kelly has developed with many available on the Kelly Mahler website.