Basal Stimulation of Children with Multiple Disabilities

Currently, there is a wide range of employment options that can be used by people with mental disabilities. The main goal of this bachelor thesis is to find out what possibilities and limits the concept of Basal Stimulation offers. The theoretical part contains chapters dealing with the ontogenesis of childhood, combined disabilities, basal stimulation, Snoezelen and the concept of Basal Stimulation. The practical part of the thesis consists of the implementation of research. The research was carried out on the basis of a semi-structured interview with day hospital staff performing basal stimulation. The benefit of the bachelor's thesis is not only a description of the implementation of the concept of basal stimulation in children with combined disabilities, but also this work can serve as a feedback for the facility in which the research was conducted. According to the research results, the concept of basal stimulation by children with combined disabilities is very well accepted. The hospital staff sees an improvement in children with combined disabilities, which it relates to the implementation of this concept. Children relax and calm down, as well as become more aware of themselves, their bodies and the world around them. The concept of Basal Stimulation is not only beneficial for children with a combined disability, but also for staff. Many staff have learned to empathize more through the operation of this concept