Interoception: The Eighth Sensory System
"Many people take it for granted, but one of the most important skills we have is being able to understand signals from our body. How you know if you’re hungry, thirsty, tired, etc. are key abilities to live a healthy life.
These are also skills that those with autism spectrum disorder tend to lack. Kelly Mahler’s newest book gives professionals and parents a new way to consider teaching these talents to individuals with ASD [and other neurodivergent people]. She describes the clear link between interoception and many important skills such as self-awareness, self-regulation, problem solving, intuition, and many more."
Note from the Librarian: this book is well written and researched, but a bit academic for casual readers. This might be a good choice for professionals, parents or young adults who want to learn about interoception in more depth, rather than parents in a rush looking for a quick and accessible read.
Price
£0.50per week
Category
Sub Category
For adults
ID Code
B601
Quality code
A - like new
Tags
Emotional/Social
Learn your own feelings and how to interact with others
Sensory: interoception
Feeling what's going on in your body: pain, hunger, needing the toilet, emotions and more
Key Skills
For example: telling the time, tying your shoes or using the toilet
Executive Function
Brain processes for organisation, planning, problem solving, self-regulation and more.
Non-fiction
Informative books based on the real world
From 16 Years to Adult