Creating Meaningful Moments with the Multi-Sensory Environment

May 9, 2023

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm (CT)
Valparaiso University, Harre Union Ballroom
Creating Meaningful Moments with the Multi-Sensory Environment

Members from the *International Snoezelen-MSE Association (ISNA-MSE), based in the Netherlands, will travel to Valparaiso University on May 9, 2023 to present an introduction to the relationship-building framework that supports experiential learning and therapeutic benefits of multi-sensory environments (MSE). This informational session will serve as a pre-conference for a multi-day ISNA-MSE International Conference being planned for this fall at Valparaiso University.

Join us in discovering how to facilitate multi-sensory spaces and how to create meaningful moments that provide exceptional support for individuals with various disabilities. Explore the history, psychology, physiology, and benefits of multi-sensory environments.

*ISNA-MSE provides global consultation and training, making connections throughout the world that expand awareness and best practices for mse applications and invitational engagement in mse processes. Visit www.isna-mse.org to learn more.

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What is a Multi-Sensory Environment (MSE)?

A relaxed, multi-sensory, experiential process, primarily benefitting people with autism or other developmental disabilities: dementia, intellectual disabilities, hyperactive, hearing impaired, visually impaired, children with perception/sensory disorder an/or disturbed social behavior, and psychiatric patients. Click the links below to learn more about Multi-Sensory Environments.

Who can benefit from information presented at this conference?

MSE is greatly applicable to the following stakeholders:

  • District and School Administrators
  • Educators (Pre K, K-12, and Higher Education)
  • Physical Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Mental Health Counselors
  • Community Agency Representatives
  • Social Service Organization Representatives
  • Psychologists
  • Senior Caretakers
  • Parents

Registration

We are dedicated to making the May 9th informational session accessible to all interested stakeholders. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided.


May 9th Presenters and Panelists

Maurits Eijgendaal ISNA President Denmark

Ad Verheul Senior Consultant The Netherlands

Anthony M. McCrovitz President ISNA-mse (USA) Ph.D., LMHC, HSPP, BCPC, IMH-E® (II), DAPA

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Eleonora Magri INCLUSI Founder and Chief Vision Officer MA, BCBA

Kaela Millar Multi-Sensory Lab Technologist Mohawk College Hamilton, Ontario

Thank you to our sponsors!

Thank you to our sponsors!

Questions?
Contact Emma Kelley, Director of the Professional Educators Partnership
emma.kelley@valpo.edu, (219) 464-6734