Deep pressure
Deep pressure refers to a type of sensory input particularly beneficial for people with sensory processing issues.
It involves applying firm, sustained pressure to the body, which can help to calm the nervous system.
bodily sensations
Interoception
Interoception is the ability to notice and identify feelings inside one's body, like thirst or hunger. It also includes the ability to notice and regulate temperature changes or notice pain.
Alexithymia
Alexithymia is the inability to assign names to feelings, describe them to others or talk about them. It is considered a separate neuropsychological condition but has significant overlaps with autism.