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Multisensory Stimulation in the Snoezelen Room and its use in Children with Disabilities
ČÍHALOVÁ, Jana
The bachelor thesis deals with multisensory stimulation in the Snoezelen room and its use in children with disabilities in the South Bohemian region. The main purpose is to map the organizations which actively use multisensory stimulation in the Snoezelen room for children with disabilities in the South Bohemian Region. The partial goal is to find out what type of the Snoezelen room they have at their disposal and why they chose this type of room for their clients. The theoretical part of the thesis describes the definitions of disability, the history of the Snoezelen method, the multisensory environment, the competence of the therapist and defines the goals of this concept in children with disabilities. The practical part of the study defines the goals and research issues of the study, as well as the research group and research ethics. In the research part of the thesis, the qualitative research was used, data collection was performed using the method of questioning, i.e. the interview technique. To answer the research questions and achieve the research goal, the research itself was divided into the pre-prepared chapters. Interview analysis and analysis of the secondary documents were used during the research. Based on the results, it can be stated that using of the Snoezelen method is still in the rudimentary state in the Czech Republic and organizations are slowly including it in their services. However, the widespread use of the Snoezelen method is its great advantage. It can be combined with many other methods, such as basal stimulation, music therapy, art therapy, aromatherapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and speech therapy, provided that professional therapists/guides are trained. Thus, it can be said that the Snoezelen method demonstrably improves the health status of the clients.
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Options of leisure activities and offers for pupils from the special elementary school in the Districts of Nymburk and Kolin
Chadimová, Hana ; Němec, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Mlčková, Marie (referee)
This diploma thesis is focused on leisure activities for children with moderate and severe mental retardation. The theoretical framework demonstrates the degrees of mental retardation, and in addition, integration and inclusion issues in education are discussed. This part of the diploma thesis acquaints with potential leisure centres and presents various forms of leisure activities for children with moderate and severe mental retardation. The practical application part identifies specific leisure activity options and in a collaboration with leisure centres it provides a comprehensive overview of leisure activities for children with moderate and severe mental retardation in Kolin and Nymburk region. It also captures parental interest in these leisure activities.
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Snoezelen as special educational support for children with autism spectrum disorder
Kostelecká, Magdaléna ; Zemková, Jaroslava (advisor) ; Šumníková, Pavlína (referee)
This diploma thesis is focused on Snoezelen as special educational support for children with autistic spectrum disorder. Snoezelen can be understood as a way of relaxation, spending free time, pedagogical action or comprehensive therapy. It can be practiced in different facilities and it brings profit to general public with different impairment. Autistic spectrum disorder is one of diagnoses in which therapists decide to use the effect of Snoezelen. There are some researches focusing on quantitative detection of the circumstances associated with Snoezelen. This is why this thesis is dedicated to a qualitative study of the use of Snoezelen in a special pedagogical institution. This Thesis aims to analyse literary sources to comprehensively characterize problems of autistic spectrum disorders and to outline the principles, benefits and requirements of Snoezelen. Subsequently, using a qualitative survey, describe coherently the way in which Snoezelen is practiced to children with autistic spectrum in a particular special pedagogical institution, evaluate this way and recommend possible improvements. KEYWORDS Autistic spectrum disorder, autism, Snoezelen, sensory stimulation, multisensory room
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Usage promotive therapy and stimulation in hospice care
Havelková, Denisa ; Zemková, Jaroslava (advisor) ; Mužáková, Monika (referee)
Title of the diploma thesis: Use of promotive therapy and stimulation in hospice care Aim of the thesis: Possible use of promotive therapy and stimulation in therapy of patients in hospice care is discussed in this diploma thesis. The aim of thesis is to compare use these therapies in hospice facilities that provide accommodation for clients or in home hospice care in the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic and to analyze way of its use in praxis. For purpose of this thesis following promotive therapies and stimulation were selected: music therapy, art therapy, bibliotherapy, basal stimulation and concept Snoezelen. Methods of work: Quantitative and qualitative investigation was used for research. Quantitative investigation in form of questionnaires provided to hospice facilities with accommodation for clients was utilized as a method for data acquisition. Observation of practical promotive therapies processes in hospice facilities with accommodation for clients was included in methodology of qualitative investigation. Results: Research deals with death and dying which is still quite often taboo theme in our conditions. This fact is perceptible in results of research investigation. It was revealed that offer of promotive therapies, which are provided professionally and defined in advance, is not...
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Application of Snoezelen method in the Special Elementary School pupils´ education process
ŠVEJDOVÁ, Jana
The theme of the bachelor thesis is Snoezelen method in a connection with the Special Elementary School pupils´ educational process. The educational process forms a part of each individual's life and a use of alternative methods of intervention in the education is a frequently discussed topic, especially with a focus on pupils with special educational needs. The theoretical part provides basic information about the mental retardation and captures terminological definitions. It deals with a classification of the mental retardation, characterizes specifics of an individual´s with mental retardation personality, i.e. it describes concomitants of the mental retardation with a focus on people with moderate and severe mental retardation. The other part deals with the pupils´ education process at the Special Elementary School. It characterizes this process, not only in terms of the legislative framework, but also in terms of therapeutic approaches and methods that can be used in the education. The last chapter already deals with the very Snoezelen method and its application. It describes the history as well as the present, it also mentions requirements for the future. Then there is a section describing basic schemes and principles of the application of Snoezelen method and the space of Snoezelen itself. The empirical part provides information about the content of curricula documents of the Special Elementary School, which are general and school educational programs. In terms of the school educational program, then it is especially the part which deals with the educational area "Man and His World", realized in the educational field of Sensory Education. At the same time, it is also focused on a set of educational documents, which are data sheets of intentionally selected pupils. The familiarization has been accomplished by the content analysis. The observation technique has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of the subject educational unit "Man and His World" realized by the educational field of Sensory Education in the special environment of Snoezelen room. There has been also investigated a benefit of the special environment of Snoezelen room for the development of competencies in the already mentioned subject areas and the educational field. The third and final used technique of the data collection has been semi-structured interviews. This technique aims to introducing of Snoezelen method in the context of the pupils´ needs at the Special Elementary School focusing on the target group of students with moderate and severe mental retardation and determining a contribution of the special environment of Snoezelen room for the development of competencies from the perspective of the school management and teaching staff. The partial aim was to propose a methodical process in the educational field of Sensory Education for the special environment of Snoezelen room that could serve as a source of an inspiration for a targeted support in educational activities within Snoezelen room. Based on the investigation there was found, that Snoezelen concept has its observable benefits and positives. In one thoughtfully prepared Snoezelen unit, with respect for the pupil's individual needs, all the key competences of the educational field can be effectively developed at the same time in the connection with the thematic curriculum and in an extraordinary multi-sensory environment for the pupils.
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