1. Pick a disease and or disability
2. Describe the disease, the population it typically affects, the basic anatomy and physiology of the disease. Explain statistics and the prevalence of it in Ontario. These should be facts you find from legitimate sources. Is there an existing association or organization?
3. Then find ONE recreation therapy-based intervention that can be used to help treat and/ or support the disease. Provide explanation to any adaptation made to the activity/intervention.
4. Explain why it is a good intervention for the specific disease, what domain of Therapeutic Recreation (TR) it tackles and how it helps support the specific disease and or disability you have chosen.
Should be 2-3 pages in length, single space. APA referencing
Course Objectives for this assignment:
1.5 Review population demographics from a service provision perspective.
2.4 Identify considerations associated with various health conditions and specific disabilities when planning for individualized therapeutic recreation interventions ie. aquatics, animal assisted, outdoor adventure, travel
2.5 Investigate appropriate evidence-based practices and innovation in developing therapeutic recreation programs.
4.3 Describe the processes used to select intervention strategies appropriate to the client’s goals.
5.7 Research inclusive and adapted recreation opportunities and resources in a specific community setting.
5.8 Summarize benefits and considerations associated with inclusive arts and cultural activities for individuals with specific disabilities.
1.12 Research inclusive and adapted recreation opportunities and resources in a specific community