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Music therapy studio

The music therapy studio is designed for use by active music therapy programs. It is envisioned as a studio facility featuring audio and lighting equipment which makes use of elements of art therapy and music-painting as well. The surfaces on which pupils sit or lie contain integrated vibration surfaces allowing them to consciously perceive sound and music with their whole body. This comprehensive approach to music therapy integrates elements and methods of other therapeutic approaches. Music therapy makes conscious use of relaxation and abreaction techniques, movement, elements of art therapy, visual stimuli, etc. Because they address deeper areas of the psyche than spoken word, sound and music represent an excellent form of non-verbal communication.....
   
   
Interaktive snoezelen room

The word “snoezelen” was created by combining the Dutch words “snuffelen” (to explore) and “doezelen” (to drowse). There is no real equivalent in English.
The concept of snoezelen is based on a holistic approach to people with severe handicaps. Its aim is to meet the children’s needs for acceptance and understanding, as well as their need for physical experiences (in accordance with their sensory capabilities) in a relaxed and trusting atmosphere.
Snoezelen produces a sense of well-being, reduces stress, and evokes an overall sense of relaxation, but also arouses interest, promotes the ability to experience situations and to compare various stimuli, brings a sense ... read more
   
 

Publication Rett syndrome

In the autumn of 2005, the Zahrádka primary school, in cooperation with the Rett Community civic association and with the financial support of the Fund for Education, published the first Czech print publication on Rett syndrome.

 

   The publication offers professional contributions on Rett syndrome and provides an overview of educational activities and possibilities of leisure-time activities for children with Rett syndrome at school and in the family. We are thus able to offer a new professional publication in the area of comprehensive care for persons with this handicap which can be a valuable benefit to the general public as well as specialists.

 

   The publication was reviewed by clinical psychologist PhDr. Dana Krejčířová (read – in Czech), specialised assistant at Charles University’s Department of Special Education PaedDr. Vanda Hájková Ph.D.(read – in Czech), Mgr. Drahoslava Hlinová (read – in Czech) of the Department of Special Education at Komenský University in Bratislava and rehabilitative doctor MUDr. Věra Masaříková.

 

   A book release party was held in Prague on 1 December 2005 with the participation of representatives of the City of Prague, the director of the Ministry of Education’s department of special education PaedDr. Jiří Pilař, PhDr. Marta Teplá and Mrs. Gabriela Vránová.

 

   We are sure that this publication will provide an impulse and inspiration for further activities in this area which will help teachers, children with Rett syndrome and their families.

 

   An English version of the publication has been published as well, with financial support from the City of Prague.

Mgr. Marcela Koucunová, project guarantor