Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation

by Robertson, Terry, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780736062091
• ISBN10: 0736062092
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-08-07
• Publisher: Human Kinetics

Summary

Through Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation, students will be able to achieve these objectives:-Gain a 21st-century vision of the profession provided by leading thinkers in the field-Learn the attributes and skills they need in order to thrive in various career paths in the profession-Interact through the text, technology, and media responses to more thoroughly understand the field and professionFoundations of Therapeutic Recreationprovides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the profession. The book draws on the combined wisdom, experience, and technical expertise of 23 professors and leaders in the field. From these contributors, readers gain access to diverse perceptions, philosophies, and practices for therapeutic recreation in the 21st century.The book showcases how the profession addresses various clients'needs throughout the life span through therapeutic programs, modalities, and activities. It also-presents a wide range of applications, allowing readers to explore their personal and professional options;-provides insight into the basic knowledge, attributes, and skills students need in order to thrive in the field; and-delineates career paths in the profession and how a therapeutic recreation specialist works with various populations.Edited by Dr. Terry Robertson and Dr. Terry Long, Foundations of Therapeutic Recreationhas a comprehensive vision. The contributors present the broad scope of therapeutic recreation as research and practice across a diverse demographic of clients and consumers. The contributing authors explore various perspectives on therapeutic recreation and present standards and certification information that prepare students for the profession.Part Idefines therapeutic recreation as a profession and provides an overview of its history and of the professional opportunities available. Part I also explores the profession's person-first philosophy and outlines the therapeutic recreation process as well as its models and modalities of practice and its allied professions.Part IIdelves into trends and issues, looking at demographics, economics, politics, and legislation as they affect the profession. It details international issues and paradoxes and concludes with future perspectives.Part IIIexamines mechanisms for intervention from a number of perspectives, including orthopedic and neurological impairment, developmental disabilities, mental health, youth development, aging, and wellness.Foundations of Therapeutic Recreationcontains chapter discussion questions to expand students'learning as well as Outstanding Professionals and Client Portraits sections to help students gain insight into various career paths. The book is accompanied by an instructor guide, PowerPoint presentations, and a test package available via the text's Web site to support the classroom instruction and enhance learning.The entire package gives students a solid grounding in the profession as it is today and a clear understanding of where the profession is headed tomorrow.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation

Considering Therapeutic Recreation as Your Profession

What Is Therapeutic Recreation?

A Diverse Profession

Choosing a Profession

Summary

History of Therapeutic Recreation

Importance of History

Origins of the Therapeutic Recreation Profession (Late 1700s-Mid-1900s)

Philosophical Battles in Therapeutic Recreation (1945-1965)

The Utopian Years of Therapeutic Recreation (1966-1984)

The Fragmentation Years of Therapeutic Recreation (1985-Present)

Summary

Professional Opportunities in Therapeutic Recreation

Characteristics of a Profession

Professional Preparation in Therapeutic Recreation

Professional Opportunities

Professional Organizations

Professional Networking

Summary

Person-First Philosophy in Therapeutic Recreation

Who Is the Person With a Disability?

Person-First Philosophy

Using Person-First Philosophy

Attitudes Toward People With Disabilities

Service Delivery

Summary

Places, Models, and Modalities of Practice

Settings

Practice Models

Therapeutic Recreation Treatment Modalities

Summary

Potential Areas of Practice

The Therapeutic Recreation Process

Assessment

Planning

Implementation

Evaluation

Summary

Allied Professions

Child Life Specialist

Art Therapy

Music Therapy

Dietetics

Kinesiotherapy

Athletic Training

Nursing

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Psychiatry

Psychology

Social Work

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Summary

Orthopedic and Neurological Impairment: From Rehabilitation to Community Reentry

Common Diagnostic Groups in Rehabilitation

Common Therapeutic Recreation Modalities in Rehabilitation

Best Practice Issues

Summary

Therapeutic Recreation and Developmental Disabilities

What Are Developmental Disabilities?

Practice Settings

Intellectual Impairment

Autism and Other Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)

Cerebral Palsy

Spina Bifida

Duchene Muscular Dystrophy

Best Practices

Other Developmental Disabilities

Summary

Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health

Components of a Healthy Mind

What Is a Mental Disorder?

Role of Therapeutic Recreation in Treating Mental Disorders

Levels of Care in Mental Health

Diagnostic Categories

Theoretical Considerations

Mental Health and Secondary Disabilities

Common Therapeutic Recreation Modalities for Mental Health

Summary

Youth Development and Therapeutic Recreation

At-Risk Youth

Purpose of Therapeutic Recreation in Positive Youth Development

Theories That Guide Therapeutic Recreation Practice

Scope of Therapeutic Recreation Practice

Settings and Opportunities for Therapeutic Recreation

Special Concerns

Issues and Trends in Youth Development and Therapeutic Recreation

Summary

Aging and the Life Span

Whom Do We Work With?

Theories of Successful Aging

Where Might We Work?

Long-Term Care Strategies

Summary

Trends in Therapeutic Recreation

Wellness Through Physical Activity

Whom Do We Work With?

Where Are Such Programs Provided?

Defining Physical Activity

Disability and Inactivity

Considerations for Using Physical Activity in Therapeutic Recreation

Basics of Exercise and Disability

Components of Exercise

Accessibility

Disability-Specific Recommendations

Summary

Demographics, Economics, Politics, and Legislation

It's All About Relationships!

Demographics of Disability

Economics of Disability and Therapeutic Recreation

Politics and Therapeutic Recreation

The Legislative Process and Therapeutic Recreation

Current Legislation and Therapeutic Recreation

Summary

A Global Perspective of Therapeutic Recreation

WHO, the ICF, and Implications for Therapeutic Recreation

Considering Therapeutic Recreation in Other Nations

Therapeutic Recreation in Canada

Therapeutic Recreation in South Korea

Therapeutic Recreation in Australia

Working as a CTRS in Switzerland

Summary

Paradoxes in Leisure Services and Therapeutic Recreation

The Paradox of Confusing Leisure or Recreation With Achievement Behavior

The Paradox of Applying the Terms Leisure and Recreation With People Who Demonstrate an Inequity

The Paradox of Playful Assimilation Behavior and Adult Accommodation Behavior

The Paradox of Similar Motivations in the Context of Leisure and the Context of Achievement

The Paradox of Promoting the Quality of Leisure and Serving the Bottom Line of a Budget

The Paradox of Choice for Leisure and Achievement

The Paradox of Leisure as a Zero-Order Behavior

Summary

Envisioning the Future: Therapeutic Recreation as a Profession

Embracing Our History

Emergence of a Global Society

The Future of Therapeutic Recreation as a Profession

Finding the Optimal Perspective

Summary

National Therapeutic Recreation Society Standards of Practice

American Therapeutic Recreation Association Standards of Practice

Glossary

References

Index

About the Editors

About the Contributors

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