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Snoezelen: its effects on concentration and responsiveness in people with profound multiple handicaps
- Authors:
- ASHBY Mark, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58(7), July 1995, pp.303-307.
- Publisher:
- Sage
An initial investigation into the effects of Snoezelen on concentration and responsiveness in people who have profound and multiple handicaps. The results suggest that all the subjects except one, who failed to score, responded in some way with improvements in scores. The improvements in concentration were significant for two subjects, moderate for four and minimal for one.
Short breaks for families caring for a disabled child with complex health needs
- Authors:
- ROBINSON Carol, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Family Social Work, 6(1), February 2001, pp.67-75.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Analyses data from two research studies concerned with disabled children who have complex health needs in relation to families' experiences of assessing short breaks (respite) services. This article highlights which services families were using and the difficulties of obtaining a coherent and consistent package of support. Regulatory concerns relating to the piece-meal provision of services and use of children's hospices are raised along with recommendations for improving policy and practice.
Making sense together: practical approaches to supporting children who have multisensory impairments
- Author:
- WYMAN Rosalind
- Publisher:
- Souvenir Press
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 278p.,illus.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Draws on the authors own experiences of working closely with parents to develop the abilities of children who have multisensory impairments. Working with children ranging from a few months to the teenage years, the author describes a holistic approach that will develop communication, self help skills and confidence in their ability to explore their world in a positive way.