SLP 299: What is Interoception & How it Affects Behaviour in Neurodiverse Students (ODD, ADHD, PDA, AS)

Sue Larkey Podcast - Autism (ASD), ADHD, ODD and PDA education · May 26, 2025 · 29m

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In this episode, we will discuss:

✅ Interoception helps children recognize internal body signals like hunger.

✅ Neurodiverse children often don't know when they're thirsty.

✅ Many students can't identify emotions without explicit teaching.

✅ HALT method addresses hungry, angry, lonely, tired states.

✅ Regular routines prevent meltdowns from unmet basic needs.

✅ Devices often replace natural emotion regulation in children.

✅ Loneliness frequently causes sick bay visits…