Tag: interoceptive awareness

Executive Function Infographic

Many adults and children have difficulty with executive function. Traditional models explain executive function (EF) as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the brain. Here, at the Pocket Occupational Therapist, we use the Train Model of EF.  We know that EF is responsible for planning, organizing, focusing, self-control, and following multiple steps. Also, we need […]

5 Facts About Interoception

Interoception connects our emotions with our bodies. It’s critical in creating a body map to inform us about meeting our basic needs. Here is an ‘Out of the Pocket’ blog post to give you the fast facts. Children with a sensory processing disorder often struggle to process information received through the sensory system. This means […]