Interoception In Practice

A Comprehensive Guide for Occupational Therapists

4-Hour On-Demand Webinar with Dr. Michelle Newby PhD, MSc, BHSc(OT)

Occupational Therapist | Educator | Mentor | Researcher

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Understand the science

Explore how the body’s internal signals shape regulation, participation, and wellbeing

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Build strong clinical reasoning

Learn how to assess interoceptive awareness, write participation-focused goals, and link interoception to daily occupations with confidence

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Know how to support change

Build confidence in knowing what to do next with a clear understanding of intervention approaches

Unlock the Secrets to Supporting Children Through Interoception

Are you an OT wanting to better understand why some children seem disconnected from their body signals - unaware of hunger, tiredness, pain, or emotions - and unsure how to help them build regulation from the inside out?

Interoception, often called the eighth sense, is at the heart of self-regulation and emotional awareness - yet it’s still one of the least understood areas in OT practice. When interoceptive awareness is disrupted, children can struggle with toileting, eating, emotional control, and participation in daily life.

In this 4-hour on-demand training, you’ll discover how to connect neuroscience, sensory processing, and occupational performance in a practical, easy-to-understand way. You’ll learn what interoceptive assessments are available, set participation-focused goals, and build your confidence in selecting the right intervention approach for each child.

Not an OT? Not a problem...

This training is valuable for all professionals working with neurodivergent children - psychologists, speech pathologists, educators, and doctors alike. Understanding interoception is key to supporting meaningful engagement, self-awareness, and regulation in every setting.

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Join me, Dr. Michelle Newby PhD, for this insightful webinar where you'll discover:

💡 The Science of Interoception - Understand how the eighth sense helps children recognise and interpret internal body signals that shape self-regulation, participation, and wellbeing.
💡 Assessment Made Clear - Learn how to identify interoceptive strengths and challenges using practical OT-friendly tools and observation strategies.
💡 Intervention Pathways – Explore available interoception programs beyond the Interoception Curriculum and discover how to apply them confidently in your practice.

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Join me, Michelle Newby, for this insightful webinar where you'll discover:

💡 The Key Characteristics of PDA – Understand the behavioural traits that make PDA unique.
💡 The Extreme Demand Avoidance Screening Tool– Learn about an evidence-based screening tool to help identify PDA traits and guide your clinical approach.
💡 Practical Therapy Strategies – Discover tried and tested therapy strategies to reduce resistance, foster engagement, and create therapeutic success.
💡 The Lived Experience of PDA – Gain insights from real-world perspectives to deepen your understanding and empathy.

About me...

Hey there - I’m Dr Michelle Newby, occupational therapist, clinical director, educator, mentor, and researcher. For more than 25 years, I’ve worked alongside children with neurodevelopmental conditions - and the incredible therapists who support them - helping both find confidence, clarity, and calm in the process.

I’ve spent my career blending research with real-world clinical practice to uncover what truly works when supporting children with sensory, interoceptive, and self-regulation challenges. And what I've learnt is that when we tailor our approach to the child’s unique nervous system, everything changes - connection deepens, and participation blossoms.

Today, through my courses, mentoring, and global speaking, I help OTs move from overwhelmed to empowered with practical, evidence-aligned strategies that actually work in therapy rooms, classrooms, and homes. My mission? To equip you with the tools and insight to support every child to thrive - from the inside out.

See What Therapists Are Saying About This Training!

I thoroughly enjoyed this webinar. Michelle paces the lessons just right and keeps the audience engaged with a variety of relatable stories that got me thinking that I wish I knew this much earlier in my career. She presents in a non-intimidating way that excites the audience to apply these techniques at their next session. Thanks, Michelle!

Gerard Luis Recio

This was a terrific overview with just the right amount of depth. You can tell Michelle is deeply researched, understands the research and is able to distil that for OTs. I will be looking out for future webinars.

Angela, OT

A very informative, clearly structured and well-researched presentation. Suitable for those trying to comprehend interoception, whether new to the topic or very experienced.

Annette Collins

Michelle presented the topic in a comprehensive, research-informed way. It was particularly valuable to learn about the range of interoception curricula available, especially within Australia. Michelle has included so much information about how to clinically reflect on interoception for families and has helped me understand that, even though one size doesn’t fit all, I’ve walked away with more clinical knowledge in the area and can now confidently explain what interoception is to a parent.

Rachel Davis

Very informative, covering the overarching process through to intervention. I also appreciate how you explain your clinical reasoning for using a mixed approach to interoception, as it helps early-career OTs understand how to critique and develop their skills.

Emma Stafford

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Supporting children with interoceptive challenges can feel complex - but you don’t have to figure it out on your own. This course gives you clear, practical, and research-informed tools to understand the eighth sense and confidently support children who struggle to notice, interpret, and respond to their body’s internal signals - building the foundation for self-regulation, participation, and wellbeing.

What You’ll Gain:

A deeper understanding of interoception – Discover how the body’s internal awareness shapes regulation, emotion, and participation.
Practical tools you can use right away – Learn simple, effective ways to assess and support interoceptive awareness in your sessions.
Real-world insights – Gain clinical wisdom and examples you won’t find in textbooks.

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