11/21 Interoception in the Neurodivergent

This week, the Duke Neurodiversity Advocates (DNA) are exploring interoception — the brain’s ability to sense what’s happening inside your body — and how it’s often different for neurodivergent and chronically ill people.

We’ll discuss how interoception shapes emotional regulation, sensory overload, and self-care — and how tuning into your body’s signals can change the way you live, study, and rest.

We’ll explore:

• What interoception actually is (and how it links body to brain)

• Why many neurodivergent people miss early signs of pain, hunger, or fatigue

• How trauma and stress can distort body awareness

• Simple, gentle ways to reconnect to your body safely and compassionately