Term
| according to MOHO what population especially needs volition help |
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Definition
| the lower-functioning clients-who can't advocate for themselves. |
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Term
| controlled multi-sensory intervention |
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Definition
the therapist who works in the room is a responsive therapist who is experienced in working with people with severe difficulties in communication
The "snoezelen" therapist projects empathy, exhibits skilled observation and does not dominate the treatment process. |
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Term
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Definition
| refers to a controlled multisensory environment, defined by Shapiro and Bacher as a room in which the nature, quantity, arrangement and intensity of stimulation are controlled by the therapist. |
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| Why is the Snoezelen intervention so useful with low functioning clients? |
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Definition
It addresses volition
When sensory, motor and cognitive deficits limit a person's sensory access to and control over the environment, volition can diminish
This treatment gives back some of that access. |
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Term
| When all personal competence and control is lost (as in dementia) what can still persevere? |
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Definition
| Still capable of feelings of helplessness |
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Term
| The environment of a Snoezelen room |
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Definition
light and sound can be controlled by the therapist
Objects in the room are designed to provide simple, soothing sensory stimulation
intervention is done one-on-one |
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