Articles by Occupational Therapist Lesley Collier – PhD. MSc. Dip COT
By modifying the sensory demand and focusing on abilities autistic behaviours may be reduced.
An article describing how carefully constructed environments can counteract some of the symptoms of dementia.
Exploring the multi-sensory environment as a leisure resource for people with complex neurological disabilties.
Further Reading
Occupational stress is a widely recognized in vocational rehabilitation. In particular, it is a problem for nurses in a health care setting.
A list of studies, articles and papers written about multi sensory environments.
A list of studies, articles and papers written about multi sensory environments and autism.
A list of studies, articles and papers written about multi sensory environments and dementia.
A list of studies, articles and papers written about multi sensory environments.
Potential of Snoezelen room multi-sensory stimulation to improve balance in individuals with dementia: a feasibility randomised controlled trial.
The effects of four therapy procedures on communication in people with profound intellectual disabilities
Comparing the effects of the Snoezelen and the stimulus oreference environment on the behaviour of adults with profound mental disability.
Effects of a multi-sensory environment on brain-injured patients: Assessment of spectral patterns.
Effects of Snoezelen rooms, daily living skills training activities, and vocational skills training on aggression and self-injury by adults with mental illness.
The effects of multi sensory behavior therapy (Snoezelen) on pregnant women with depression and anxiety: A single case design.
The use of multi sensory stimulation to improve functional performance in older people with dementia: A randomised single blind trial.
Findings indicate the importance of cultural change, compared with simply an environmental change, giving all staff and consumers the confidence to utilise a variety of sensory-based methods during times of need.
Residents receiving snoezel care demonstrated a significant treatment effect with respect to their level of apathetic behavior, loss of decorum, rebellious behavior, aggressive behavior, and depression.
