NAME OF METHOD/TOOL/TECHNIQUE

Multisensory stimulation in Snoezelen spaces

TARGET GROUP:

People with intellectual disabilities and mental health illness

AUTHOR'S/ ORGANISATION'S NAME

Singh, N. N., Lancioni, G. E., Winton, A. S., Molina, E. J., Sage, M., Brown, S., Groeneweg, J.

LINK TO METHOD (IN ENGLISH)

https://www.snoezelen.info/media/free-resources/snoezelen_agressive_self_injuring_behaviour.pdf

BRIEF SUMMARY

Multisensory stimulation consists of a series of techniques through which visual, auditory and somatic stimuli are provided in a controlled environment, the Snoezelen spaces or rooms. Among other objectives, these interventions increase the level of relaxation of the person and provoke changes in their behaviour, acquiring new learning at a cognitive, communication, social skills and language level. This helps to reduce or inhibit behavioural problems, including aggression.