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Interoception

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1.  Interoception is... Receiving information from the outside and interpreting that information Internal signals from the body sent to the brain The traditional sensory perspective Visual, auditory, and tactile perception

2.  Hunger and thirst are examples of what type of interoception? Mental functions Visceral Somatic Processing Sensory Processing

3.  What is low interoception associated with? Feeding and eating disorders Autism spectrum disorders Alexithymia All of the above

4.  When teaching interoception, what does the child need to do first? Name the sensation Manage the sensation Notice the sensation Link to feelings

5.  What is a toileting strategy for supporting interoception? Provide easy access to the bathroom Have regular bathroom breaks on the child's schedule Timer used during toileting to ensure that the child empties their bladder/bowel completely All of the above