Ep 50 - Exploring Interoception

In this episode, Julie and Ginger invite Connie Persike into the studio to talk about interoception, one of our hidden senses. Interoception is the ability to process information from inside our bodies that affects our behavior, our health, and our well-being. Connie is a highly experienced Speech Language Pathologist and educational consultant with more than 20 years’ experience in the educational setting. She is also a published writer and blogger. Connie created a process to assess student behavior which deviates from the traditional behaviorism approach. Her approach aligns with current relational neuroscience. What is interoception? What does it look like? How can a teacher or caregiver help a child recognize it? Connie says, “Interoception is the foundation of self-regulation. Without it, we cannot become self-aware and attribute meaning to that”. We need to teach children to just take a pause and notice what they are feeling and where in their bodies they are feeling it. This is something we all need! Connie’s motto is Connection + Collaboration = Endless Possibilities. Wow! To learn more, visit Connie’s website at https://supportablesolutions.com.