Sensory Worx

Sensory Worx Sensory and specialist occupational therapy service

15/07/2025

What a positive parent carer support session this morning. Thanks to all who came along

We are looking forward to seeing parents and carers this morning for a catch up. Please remember we moved to The Greenhi...
15/07/2025

We are looking forward to seeing parents and carers this morning for a catch up. Please remember we moved to The Greenhills Centre earlier this year.

08/07/2025
08/07/2025
05/07/2025
12/06/2025

What causes motion sickness? The theory of vestibular sensory conflict is to blame, but scientists are also studying astronauts to understand the cause even more.

11/06/2025

Today is - a recent study which investigated the impact of outdoor on school readiness found that children who played outside regularly (more than 3 hours per day on either a week day or weekend) demonstrated better outcomes in the following areas: early learning skills, self-regulation, social-emotional development, and were more likely to flourish.



https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2024.101895

09/06/2025
09/06/2025

Big News in Sensory Integration + Autism Research!
A new PhD study from UCLA by Dr. Melis Ezgi Cakar has just confirmed something many Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) therapists have known for years:

The cerebellum (the “little brain” that helps us move, balance, and process sensations) plays a big role in Sensory Over-Responsivity (SOR); especially in autism.

What the research found:
• Autistic children with SOR had overactive cerebellum responses to sound and touch
• Their brains didn’t “habituate” or settle down with repeated input like typical brains do
• There was also weaker calming input from the brain’s regulation centres (like the prefrontal cortex)
• And lower levels of a key calming brain chemical: GABA

Why it matters:
This study gives strong neuroscience backing to what ASI does best; using playful, sensory-motor activities to build body awareness, regulation, and adaptive responses. It’s more than just fun: it’s neuroplasticity in action.

If you’re an OT, PT, parent, or educator using ASI, this is a proud moment. Science is catching up with what we’ve seen in practice for decades.

Read more here: https://sensoryproject.org/2025/06/06/research-alert-the-cerebellums-role-in-sensory-over-responsivity-in-autism/

Dissertation title: The Involvement of the Cerebellum in Sensory Over-Responsivity in Autism
Author: Dr. Melis Ezgi Cakar, UCLA, 2025

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Sensory Worx provides professional, accessible services to individuals, families, care organisations, mainstream, specialist and independent schools, local authorities, NHS trusts, charities, case managers and healthcare providers. Referrals can be made direct to the service via our contact details found in the about section or via Facebook messenger directly. All therapists are HCPC and BAOT registered with enhanced DBS clearance. We have provided training and information sessions with NHS England to promote understanding of sensory issues and ASD in the North East of England. We are highly experienced, with excellent outcomes in specialist sensory assessment (including SIPT assessment) and provision of sensory therapy solutions, incorporating Sensory Integration Therapy, by fully qualified Sensory Integration Therapists. The use of a wide variety of communication techniques and support, including Intensive Interaction are interwoven in our therapeutic approaches allowing us to achieve exceptional outcomes and improvements in quality of life. We are specialists in providing bespoke and generic training sessions and modules in understanding and addressing sensory needs and behavioural support solutions. Our aim is to “provide the highest quality, supportive therapy services to allow our customers to achieve their potential, gain quality of life, access the support they need at the right time” ​