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.

CBS News reported that Autistic and Dementia patients exhibit emotions of joy and interest which help maintain inter-personal contact.

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.

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