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Clinic offers a new way to treat children’s pain

Clinic offers a new way to treat children’s pain
Clinic offers a new way to treat children's pain By Jeremy Olson, Star Tribute March 27, 2015 A trippy new patient room at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis is capable of producing an orange scent, or piping musical vibrations to a comfy chair, as part of the hospital’s movement away from conventional drugs and toward alternatives…
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HSN opens therapeutic pool

HSN opens therapeutic pool
HSN opens therapeutic pool By Jonathan Migneault, Sudbury.com July 15, 2014 Thanks to the Pennies for Pediatrics Campaign, which started in May 2012, Health Sciences North has officially opened Sudbury's first Snoezelen pool. The pool uses auditory, sensory and visual stimulation to treat people with developmental disabilities such as autism and cerebral palsy. Paula Watson,…
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A Snoezelen® MSE Approach to Challenging Behaviors

A Snoezelen® MSE Approach to Challenging Behaviors
By Linda Messbauer “Virginia” used the Snoezelen Experience to become calmer. She relaxed through the exploration of light and sound and began to rock in the rocking chair in a slow rhythmical pace. Because of the unique background and history of many of the individuals I serve, and because of the complications stemming from their…
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Part 1: Inside a Snoezelen Room

Part 1: Inside a Snoezelen Room
What is Snoezelen MSE®? Snoezelen, pronounced “snooze-uh-len,” roughly translated from Dutch, means "to explore and relax." It is a therapy for people with special healthcare needs such as brain injury, cerebral palsy, autism and many others. The Snoezelen environment is non-threatening, allowing users to overcome inhibitions, enhance self-esteem, and reduce tension. Research has shown that…
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