Neuroaffirming, trauma-informed & culturally diverse

Resources that honour each child’s nervous system, identity, and need for safety, connection, and inclusion.

Developmentally appropriate by design

Designed for all children, including neurodivergent learners, using strengths-based and developmentally appropriate approaches throughout.

Beautifully illustrated & child-friendly

Warm, playful illustrations featuring Australian school settings and diverse characters help children feel seen, engaged and curious to learn.

Inner clues first- before naming emotions

Children learn to notice what's happening inside their body before naming or managing emotions. No judgement. No "good or bad" feelings - just simple, supportive understanding.

Co-regulation comes before self-regulation

Young children cannot self-regulate on their own - and they shouldn't be expected to. They first learn regulation through calm, supportive Detective Guides.

Nurture & Empower OT
Home of The Inner Clue Detectives

A children's book + digital toolkits
helping kids understand their

inner clues

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Why The Inner Clue Detectives?

The Inner Clue Detectives introduces a body-first approach to helping children understand what is happening inside their bodies.

Rather than starting with behaviour or emotions, the approach invites children to notice the inner clues their body sends — the signals that often sit beneath big feelings, overwhelm, or shutdown.

Through gentle storytelling and familiar everyday moments, children begin learning to notice and make sense of their inner clues in ways that feel safe, respectful, and developmentally appropriate.

The story introduces the ideas.

The companion toolkits help bring these ideas into everyday life.

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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 big feelings, sensory differences, anxiety, overwhelm, or uncertainty about the signals their body is sending.

The 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 and secure attachment
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, detective-themed picture book that introduces The Inner Clue Detectives approach, helping children aged 3-8 notice their inner clues- the signals their body sends from the inside.

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

Notice what their body might be “saying”
Learn simple, supportive actions
Experience calm co-regulation with trusted Detective Guides

The story introduces the core ideas behind
The Inner Clue Detectives approach.

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Digital Toolkits

Practical, Occupational Therapy-informed digital resources designed to support children aged 3-8, at home, in classrooms, and therapy settings.

Designed as companion resources toThe Inner Clue Detectives storybook- and also helpful as standalone toolkits you can use straight away.

THE INNER CLUE DETECTIVES RESOURCES

Parent & Caregiver Toolkit
Educator & Therapist Toolkit

ADDITIONAL OT TOOLKITS

Fine Motor Skills Toolkit [Coming soon]
Handwriting Toolkit [Coming soon]
Kindy Readiness Toolkit [Coming soon]

· Instant Download · Ready to use today

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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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Testimonials

Amazon Review
5 Stars

"This is a very well made and thoughtfully created therapeutic picture book that reflects excellent professional knowledge and experience. The content is clearly informed by evidence and presented in a way that is easy for children to understand.

The interactive elements make it easy to follow and engaging, and I developed a great understanding from reading it. The book is well structured, practical, and encourages thoughtful discussion about what's happening inside the body. It feels purposeful rather than overwhelming, and it's clear a lot of care has gone into how the ideas are introduced.

This is a valuable resource for both classrooms and home settings, particularly for adults supporting children through co-regulation and the development of interoception awareness".

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