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O presente estudo pretende mostrar os benefícios da estimulação sensorial numa sala
Snoezelen para crianças com Necessidades Educativas Especiais. Para tal traçamos dois
objetivos: analisar em que medida a importância e frequência da sala Snoezelen
contribui para a promoção do desenvolvimento cognitivo e comportamental das crianças
com Necessidades Educativas Especiais e inferir se a frequência desta terapia contribui
para a promoção de aprendizagens em crianças com Necessidades Educativas Especiais.
Com o intuito de melhorar a qualidade de vida das pessoas com deficiência podem ser
utilizados determinados equipamentos promotores do desenvolvimento dos diferentes
sentidos. As salas Snoezelen são espaços privilegiados, no sentido de possibilitarem a
estimulação dos sentidos primários (e.g., o toque, o paladar, a visão, o som, o cheiro),
sem necessidade do recurso às capacidades intelectuais mas sim às capacidades
sensoriais das pessoas.
Através de um paradigma metodológico qualitativo, configuramos um estudo de caso,
sendo o participante, uma criança do sexo feminino, com oito anos de idade, com um
diagnóstico de Síndrome Polimalformativo (i.e, alteração no cromossoma 3). Esta
escolha metodológica justifica-se pelo facto de se “orientar para aqueles de maior
riqueza de conteúdo e significado, quer dizer, os dados estratégicos de cada situação”
(Olabuénaga, 2003, p.74).
A recolha de dados foi realizada através da observação direta não participativa, das
sessões de trabalho e pela técnica de entrevista. Estas foram aplicadas à terapeuta da
sala Snoezelen, à professora e à mãe da criança. Para além disso, utilizamos ainda
fontes documentais: o PEI (Plano Educativo Individual), registos e grelhas de
observação.
Relativamente aos resultados deste estudo, concluímos que a frequência da sala
Snoezelen, com regularidade, permitiu à criança um desenvolvimento significativo, em
termos de capacidade de concentração e de autoconfiança, promovendo gradualmente a
produção de respostas circunstanciais adequadas. Esta terapia contribui ainda para a
diminuição de estereotipias e comportamentos desadaptados, aumentando os níveis de
relaxamento e bem-estar colectivo, ou seja, melhoria da qualidade de vida da criança e
de todos os que com ela interagem.
This study aims to show the benefits of sensory stimulation in a Snoezelen room for children with Special Educational Needs. To do this we draw two objectives: to examine to what extent the importance and frequency of Snoezelen room contributes to the promotion of cognitive and behavioral development of children with Special Educational Needs and infer if the frequency of this therapy contributes to the promotion of learning in children with SEN special. In order to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities, certain equipments can be uses that promotes the development of the differents senses. The Snoezelen rooms are privileged spaces as they make the stimulation of the primary senses possible (eg, touch, taste, sight, sound, smell), without the use of intellectual abilities but the sensory abilities of individuals. Through a qualitative methodological paradigm, we set up a case study, being the participant a female child, aged eight with a diagnosis of Polymalformative Syndrome (change in chromosome 3). This methodological choice is justified by the fact that it is "guided for those of richer content and meaning, that is, the strategic data of each situation" (Olabuénaga, 2003, p.74). Data collection was carried out through non-participative direct observation of the working sessions and the interview technique. These were applied to the therapist Snoezelen room, the teacher and the child's mother. Furthermore, we still use documentary sources: the IEP (Individual Education Plan), records and observation grids. As for results of this study, we conclude that the regular frequency of the Snoezelen room, allowed the child a significant development in terms of capability of concentration and self-confidence, gradually promoting the production of appropriate situational responses. This therapy also contributes to the reduction of stereotypic and maladaptive behaviors, increasing the relaxation levels and collective wellbeing, that is, improving the child's quality of life and all those who interact with it.
This study aims to show the benefits of sensory stimulation in a Snoezelen room for children with Special Educational Needs. To do this we draw two objectives: to examine to what extent the importance and frequency of Snoezelen room contributes to the promotion of cognitive and behavioral development of children with Special Educational Needs and infer if the frequency of this therapy contributes to the promotion of learning in children with SEN special. In order to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities, certain equipments can be uses that promotes the development of the differents senses. The Snoezelen rooms are privileged spaces as they make the stimulation of the primary senses possible (eg, touch, taste, sight, sound, smell), without the use of intellectual abilities but the sensory abilities of individuals. Through a qualitative methodological paradigm, we set up a case study, being the participant a female child, aged eight with a diagnosis of Polymalformative Syndrome (change in chromosome 3). This methodological choice is justified by the fact that it is "guided for those of richer content and meaning, that is, the strategic data of each situation" (Olabuénaga, 2003, p.74). Data collection was carried out through non-participative direct observation of the working sessions and the interview technique. These were applied to the therapist Snoezelen room, the teacher and the child's mother. Furthermore, we still use documentary sources: the IEP (Individual Education Plan), records and observation grids. As for results of this study, we conclude that the regular frequency of the Snoezelen room, allowed the child a significant development in terms of capability of concentration and self-confidence, gradually promoting the production of appropriate situational responses. This therapy also contributes to the reduction of stereotypic and maladaptive behaviors, increasing the relaxation levels and collective wellbeing, that is, improving the child's quality of life and all those who interact with it.
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Snoezelen Estimulação sensorial Qualidade de vida Crianças NEE Sensory stimulation Quality of life Children SEN