The Snoezelen room provides a range of activities and experiences that stimulate the primary senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste – allowing for exploration, self-direction and fun. This multi-sensory environment is tailored to meet the specific needs of special needs children according to their age and ability. The Philosophy of Snoezelen: The spirit of Snoezelen is to give children with special needs;
We love the Snoozelen room because it offers the rare chance to reset, sensory wise. I book it during a PA day or at the beginning or during the school holiday breaks because it allows my daughter to reset herself in a sensory way. I do find it helps me in that way sometimes too. I believe to it gives us a chance to reconnect one on one without her having to worry about outside sensory distractions.
City of Barrie - Movement Sense - Barrie
The goal is to move! In this sensory aware, adapted environment, kids will get to release all their energy in a variety of different ways such as dance, obstacle courses, drum fit, sport programs, etc.
City of Barrie - Creative Sense - Barrie
Need a creative outlet? Creative sense can be that for your child!
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