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Nurture & Empower OT
Home of The Inner Clue Detectives

Australia's first interoception detective-themed book + companion digital toolkits.

Created by an experienced Occupational Therapist and mum of two, with a background in paediatrics and mental health. 

Why The Inner Clue Detectives?

The Inner Clue Detectives takes a body-first, developmentally appropriate approach, supporting children to gently tune in to their inner clues with the help of calm, connected Detective Guides. 

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Why families & educators love the book and toolkits

Designed to be accessible and easy for parents, caregivers, educators and therapists to use with confidence- no specialist training required. 

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Who the book and toolkits support

The Inner Clue Detectives resources support children to: 

  • Make sense of the inner clues their body is sending 

  • Communicate needs earlier and more clearly 

  • Navigate transitions with greater support

  • Build confidence and self-advocacy over time 

 

All through connection- not correction. 

Evidence-informed & Occupational Therapy-led

Grounded in:

  • Interoception science

  • Child development

  • Sensory processing

  • Co-regulation & secure attachment

  • Trauma-informed and neuroaffirming practice

Book & Toolkits

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The Inner Clue Detectives Book

A gentle, detective-themed picture book helping children aged 3-8 tune into their body’s inner clues.

Through a warm, playful story, children follow Adrian and Emilia as they:

  • Notice what their body might be “saying”

  • Learn simple, supportive actions

  • Experience calm co-regulation with trusted Detective Guides

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Designed as the foundation for The Inner Clue Detectives resources.

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Digital Toolkits

Practical, evidence-informed and neuroaffirming digital resources designed for children aged 3-8, supporting learning at home, early learning centres, classrooms, and therapeutic settings.


Designed as companion resources to The Inner Clue Detectives storybook. For best outcomes, it is strongly recommended that the storybook is read before using the toolkits.

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BOOK COMPANION TOOLKITS

  • Parent & Caregiver Toolkit

  • Educator & Therapist Toolkit

 

ADDITIONAL OT TOOLKITS

  • Fine Motor Skills Toolkit [Coming soon]

  • Handwriting Toolkit [Coming soon]

  • Kindy Readiness Toolkit [Coming soon]

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13+ years experience in Occupational Therapy

Meet Jacinta

Hi, I’m Jacinta- an experienced Occupational Therapist, mum of two, and the creator of The Inner Clue Detectives.

 

I’m passionate about supporting children to understand their inner clues through gentle, neuroaffirming approaches that foster safety, connection, and confidence. My work focuses on building shared understanding between children and the adults that support them.

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Get in Touch

Nurture & Empower OT™ is here to support you. Please get in touch if you have any questions or would like more information. 

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