Ad Verheul; founder of Snoezelen Therapy

In 1974 Ad and Jan Hulsegge started Snoezelen therapy at the Hartenberg Centre.
This "Primary Activation" for the severely mentally handicapped consists of multi-sensori stimulation.


Specially designed rooms aid the instructor/therapist to promote well-being, relieve stress and foster positive interactions.


Dr. Krista Mertens from Humboldt University of Berlin is working with Verheul to scientifically quantify this therapy.


Ad is the managing staffmember of the Hartenberg Centre; a Dutch mental health care facility.


©Snoezelen and Ad Verheul image used with his permission.


YouTube of autistic and dementia patients that exhibit emotions of joy and interest which help maintain inter-personal contact.

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