Current status of assessment in recreational therapy practice
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https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2016.0115Keywords:
recreational therapy assessment, recreational therapy education, current practice in recreational therapy, reliable and valid assessment in recreational therapyAbstract
Client assessment is the basis for program planning and implementation in recreational therapy. It is through the assessment process that individualized goals and objectives are formulated. Entry-level professionals must be proficient in the assessment process and have knowledge about various assessment tools. The purpose of this project was to conduct a survey of practicing Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists to determine what is current practice in terms of recreational therapy assessment across settings. It was hoped that this project would advance recreational therapy by informing educators and aiding current practitioners in their efforts to identify and use reliable and valid assessment tools in their practice setting.
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