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Interoception & Neurodivergence 🤔 For people with autism, ADHD, ARFID, or trauma, interoception can work differently: Autism: Some autistic people are “under-sensitive” (hard to notice body cues, like hunger until it’s extreme), while others are “over-sensitive” (tiny sensations feel overwhelming). ADHD: Signals may be noticed too late or inconsistently (e.g., hyperfocusing and forgetting hunger or bathroom needs). ARFID: Disconnection from hunger/fullness signals can play a role in restrictive

Because many children with autism struggle with communication and interoception (the ability to feel and understand what’s going on in our bodies), your child may not be able to verbally communicate to you that they are having trouble pooping or that their stomach hurts. Parents have to rely on behaviors and external clues to know if their child is suffering from constipation. Here are a few signs your child may be constipated: 👉🏻 Troubled Sleep 👉🏻 Aggression and Self-Injurious Behavior 👉🏻