Programs & Services

Participation & Inclusion: Snoezelen

Snoezelen rooms are artificially engineered spaces that use music, lighting, gentle vibrations, tactile sensations and aromatherapy. Users can relax and choose activities at their own pace.

What is Snoezelen?

Holland Bloorview has integrated the Snoezelen experience in a variety of areas in the hospital:

• the community Snoezelen room
• the community Snoezelen pool
• the inpatient Snoezelen room
• Snoezelen cart for Complex Continuing Care inpatients

Holland Bloorview also supports Snoezelen education and outreach locally and beyond. We are now on the board of the International Snoezelen Association. The International Snoezelen Association (ISNA)  is  headquartered in Denmark. It fosters the use of Multi Sensory Environments by supporting practice and research around the use of Multi-Sensory Environments in education, recreation and therapy.

Contacts

Intake and pre-registration required for the Community Snoezelen room and Community Snoezelen pool:

Lorraine Thomas
Snoezelen Coordinator
Tel: First dial 1-800-855-0511 to get Bell Operator. At prompt give 416-422-7049
Fax: 416-422-7037
E-mail: snoezelen@hollandbloorview.ca

Inpatient Snoezelen Room and Snoezelen Cart:

Breanne Mathers
Certified Child Life Specialist and Inpatient Snoezelen Coordinator
Tel: 416-425-6220 ext. 6356
E-mail: bmathers@hollandbloorview.ca

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