“When I first arrived at Futuristic in 2018, one of the plans that I had was, in time, to develop and build a Snoezelen room for the folks at the agency,” said Ray Whitton, Futuristic’s executive director. The room benefits those with autism and other developmental disabilities, as well as brain damage. It is controlled by the user, who can change items in the room to their pleasure, which in turn allows the user to redirect feelings of stress and anger. Whitton said that some with developmental disabilities may not have the necessary tools to help to deal with strong emotions like stress and anxiety. For instance, a person with autism who is non-verbal may not be able to express what they are feeling. The Snoezelen room provides the tools that provide the opportunity to stimulate their senses and redirect those emotions.