Case Studies in Therapeutic Recreation

This is a relatable, easy-to-read text that explains theory and provides opportunities to practice skills needed to become a successful recreational therapist. The text focuses on problem-based learning using case studies to describe disabilities, diseases, and conditions often seen in recreation therapy practice. Each case tells the story of a person living with a medical condition or disability. Details are provided about how a recreational therapist might encounter working with or for an individual. In addition, pertinent questions guide the reader toward a greater knowledge and application of the planning phase of the therapeutic recreation process. Thirty different case studies set in a variety of therapeutic recreation workplaces give ample opportunity for students to practice their problem-solving skills. Case Studies in Therapeutic Recreation also describes how to use both the DENT and Rehab-CYCLE Problem-Solving Models. Readers will learn the basic skills needed to conduct research and evaluate their findings as they incorporate this knowledge into evidence-based practice. With inclusion of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) and evidence-based practice in therapeutic recreation, this textbook allows readers the opportunity to apply information learned throughout their coursework into practice.

Об авторе (2019)

Sherri Hildebrand, MEd, MS, is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and an Instructional Assistant Professor at Illinois State University in Normal, IL, where she teaches courses in Therapeutic Recreation and Recreation Management. Sherri has been an educator in higher education since 1983 at several institutions in the state of Illinois and Iowa. In 2010, she co-founded and served as the Program Director for a nonprofit organization, SportAbility of Iowa, to serve the recreation and leisure needs of people with physical disabilities throughout eastern Iowa. In 2105, with the assistance of her therapeutic recreation students and Campus Recreation, she started Adaptapalooza, an annual adaptive sports event for the ISU community to advocate for sports participation for people with physical disabilities. Rachel E. Smith, MS, is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist and an Instructional Assistant Professor at Illinois State University in Normal, IL, where she teaches courses in Therapeutic Recreation and Recreation Management. Rachel has a background in inclusion in public parks and recreation and is a longtime disability advocate. She has served on various committees to advance the rights of persons with disabilities. She has a research interest in universal design, social justice, and inclusion in higher education. Rachel and her husband, Chris, live with their sons, Brady and Kellan, and two fur babies in Normal. Rachel enjoys learning and continues to take courses, attend, and present at conferences and join in workshops and webinars whenever possible. She volunteers with a SOAR and Healing Rides.

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