Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Recreation

by Coyne, Phyllis; Fullerton, Ann

• ISBN13: 9781571674982
• ISBN10: 1571674985
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-31
• Publisher: Sagamore Pub Llc

Summary

Recreation is important to everyone's quality of life. This includes more than half a million Americans with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) whose lives can be enriched through leisure pursuits. This book was developed to assist recreation service providers, as well as families, to understand strategies for supporting individuals with ASD in community and school recreation programmes.

Table of Contents

Preface	xiv
Terminology in this Book	xvii
Introduction	1	(12)
Phyllis Coyne
Need for Community and School Recreation Opportunities	3	(1)
Benefits of Recreation Participation	4	(4)
Legal Basis for Recreation Services in Community and Schools	8	(3)
Summary	11	(2)
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Challenges and Strengths for Recreation Participation	13	(24)
Phyllis Coyne
Autism Spectrum Disorder	14	(3)
Some Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder that May Affect Recreation Participation	17	(8)
The Significance of Understanding the Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder	25	(2)
Strengths Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder	27	(1)
Research and Literature Related to Recreation Participation for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder	27	(3)
Continuum of Service Delivery	30	(4)
Summary	34	(3)
Parent Perspectives on Leisure at Home and in the Community	37	(12)
Jane Rake
Leisure Challenges to Families of Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder	38	(2)
Parents Helping Parents	40	(2)
Balancing Family Needs	42	(1)
The Need for Collaboration among Parents and Interagency Staff	43	(2)
Parent-Initiated Programs	45	(1)
Supporting a Child's Self-Determination	46	(1)
Summary	46	(3)
A Few Perspectives and Experiences of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Related to Recreation	49	(16)
Jane Rake
Ann Fullerton
Introduction	50	(1)
The Experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder	50	(2)
Varied Leisure Preferences of Individuals	52	(1)
Building Interests into Leisure Pursuits	53	(1)
Misunderstandings and Misinterpretations	54	(2)
Social Challenges of Recreation	56	(2)
Being Able to Modulate Sensory and Social Input during Recreation	58	(1)
Negative Experiences with Peers during Recreation	59	(3)
Summary	62	(3)
Planning Participation in Recreation for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder	65	(42)
Phyllis Coyne
Marketing and Outreach	66	(1)
Initial Contact and Registration Process	67	(1)
Gathering Information about the Potential Participant	68	(17)
Activity or Program Selection	85	(3)
Environmental Inventory	88	(2)
Supports	90	(2)
Staffing	92	(6)
Staff Training	98	(6)
Participation	104	(1)
Follow Up	104	(1)
Process Continuation	104	(1)
Summary	105	(2)
Supports for Maximizing Success in Recreation Activities	107	(44)
Phyllis Coyne
Visual Supports	109	(8)
Structuring for a Predictable Environment	117	(7)
Sensory Supports	124	(10)
Communication Supports	134	(2)
Social Supports	136	(2)
Instructional Supports	138	(3)
Behavioral Supports	141	(9)
Summary	150	(1)
Strategies Used by Special Programs to Develop Recreation Skills in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder	151	(24)
Ann Fullerton
Introduction	152	(1)
Jay Nolan Community Services (JNCS), San Jose, California	153	(4)
Creative Living, Autism Society of North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina	157	(5)
Provincial Outreach Program for Autism and Related Disorders (POPARD) and Provincial Resource Program (PRP), Delta, British Columbia, Canada	162	(7)
Gateway Society Residential Services, Delta, British Columbia, Canada	169	(2)
Summary	171	(4)
Serving Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Parks and Recreation Agencies	175	(20)
Ann Fullerton
Disabled Citizens Recreation/Special Needs Accommodations Inclusion Program, Portland Bureau of Parks & Recreation, Portland, Oregon	176	(7)
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association, Northbrook, Illinois	183	(5)
Specialized Recreation Program, City of Eugene Recreation Services, Eugene, Oregon	188	(3)
Common Strategies and Issues of Recreation Agencies	191	(4)
Participants with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Youth Service Organizations	195	(26)
Mary Lou Vandenburg
Phyllis Coyne
4-H Program	196	(6)
Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA)	202	(12)
Challenger Sports League	214	(4)
Summary	218	(3)
Camp Programs for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder	221	(30)
Ann Fullerton
Introduction	222	(1)
Camp Kyowa, Disabled Citizens Recreation, Bureau of Portland Parks and Recreation, Portland, Oregon: Inclusive Day Camp in a Forest Setting	222	(3)
Operation Access Project: A Collaboration between San Francisco State University and San Francisco Department of Parks and Recreation: An Inclusive Day Camp in an Urban Setting	225	(2)
Camp Awareness, Indianapolis, IN: An Inclusive Residential Camp	227	(4)
Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp for Children and Adults with Disabilities, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon: A Specialized Residential Camp	231	(5)
Camp Discovery, Courage North, MN: A Specialized Residential Camp	236	(4)
Camp Determination, Autism Asperger Resource Center (AARC), Kansas City, MO	240	(3)
Camp Royall, Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC), Moncure, NC	243	(6)
Strategies used in Camp Programs to Support Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder	249	(2)
Recreation Programs Initiated by Parents	251	(36)
Mary Lou Vandenburg
Phyllis Coyne
Ann Fullerton
Autistic Children's Activity Program, Portland, OR	252	(10)
Groden Center, East Providence, RI	262	(1)
Game Club, West Linn, OR	263	(4)
Summary	267	(2)
Appendices
Appendix A: Resources	269	(6)
Appendix B: Web sites	275	(2)
Appendix C: Organizations	277	(10)
References	287	(8)
Index	295	(6)
About the Authors	301