Why The Inner Clue Detectives?
Big emotions don't come out of nowhere.
They start with clues inside the body.
The Inner Clue Detectives introduces a body-first approach to helping children understand what is happening inside them.
Instead of starting with behaviour or emotions, children learn to notice the inner clues their body sends.
This helps them feel more understood, more regulated, and more confident over time.
The story introduces the ideas.
The companion toolkits help bring them into
everyday life.
Why families & educators love the
The Inner Clue Detectives
Designed to be accessible and easy to use for children, parents, caregivers, educators and therapists - no specialist training required.
Who the book and toolkits support
The Inner Clue Detectives supports children who experience:
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big feelings
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sensory sensitivities
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anxiety or overwhelm
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difficulty understanding what their body is telling them
These resources help children:
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notice their body's signals earlier
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communicate needs more clearly
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feel understood instead of corrected
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build confidence and self-awareness over time
All through connection- not correction.
Evidence-informed & Occupational Therapy-led
Grounded in:
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Interoception science
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Child development
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Sensory processing
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Co-regulation and secure attachment
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Trauma-informed and neuroaffirming practice
Book & Toolkits
Gentle, evidence-informed supporting children to understand their inner clues and inner world.
The Inner Clue Detectives Book
A gentle, OT-informed picture book that helps children notice and understand their inner clues.
Children learn to:
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recognise what their body is telling them
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respond with simple, supportive strategies
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build awareness through shared moments with adults
The story introduces the core ideas behind
The Inner Clue Detectives approach.
Digital Toolkits
Practical, ready-to-use resources to support children at home, school, and in therapy.
Includes:
THE INNER CLUE DETECTIVES RESOURCES
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Parent & Caregiver Toolkit
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Educator & Therapist Toolkit
ADDITIONAL OT TOOLKITS
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Fine Motor Skills Toolkit [New release]
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Handwriting Toolkit [Coming soon]
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Kindy Readiness Toolkit [Coming soon]
· Instant Download · Easy to implement
· Designed for real-life moments
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 created these resources to help children understand what their body is telling them and to support adults in responding with connection and confidence.
My work focuses on building shared understanding between children and the adults supporting them.
FAQs
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