Special Resources

Available for our students' use is our very own Snoezelen® room. Students are encouraged to explore their senses and surroundings by manipulating this multi-sensory environment to create either a relaxing or stimulating visual, auditory, tactile and olfactory experience.

The word "snoezelen" comes from blending two Dutch words for "sniff" and "doze". Jan Julsegge and Ad Verheul from the Netherlands created the first Snoezelen® in 1975.

A Snoezelen® room is a multi-sensory stimulating environment specifically designed for individuals with severe sensory impairment or multiple disabilities. Typically one part of the room is designated for relaxation and another part for activity. A variety of lighting effects, shapes, textures, aromas, soft music and colors are strategically placed around the room to stimulate the senses.

The word Snoezelen® is a trademark of ROMPA®, which describes a multi-sensory environment. More information on Snoezelen® and ROMPA® is available at http://www.rompa.com .