Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation

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 profession Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation provides 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 Recreation has 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 I defines 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 II delves 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 III examines 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 Recreation contains 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 Part I. Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation Chapter 1. Considering Therapeutic Recreation as Your Profession Terry Robertson, PhD, Northwest Missouri State University, and Terry Long, PhD, Northwest Missouri State University What Is Therapeutic Recreation? A Diverse Profession Choosing a Profession Summary Chapter 2. History of Therapeutic Recreation Rodney Dieser, PhD, University of Northern Iowa 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 Chapter 3. Professional Opportunities in Therapeutic Recreation Michal Anne Lord, PhD, Texas Parks and Recreation Society Characteristics of a Profession Professional Preparation in Therapeutic Recreation Professional Opportunities Professional Organizations Professional Networking Summary Chapter 4. Person-First Philosophy in Therapeutic Recreation Mary Ann Devine, EdD, CTRS, Kent State University Who Is the Person With a Disability? Person-First Philosophy Using Person-First Philosophy Attitudes Toward People With Disabilities Service Delivery Summary Chapter 5. Places, Models, and Modalities of Practice Richard Williams, EdD, CTRS, East Carolina University Settings Practice Models Therapeutic Recreation Treatment Modalities Summary Part II. Potential Areas of Practice Chapter 6. The Therapeutic Recreation Process Terry Long, PhD, Northwest Missouri State University Assessment Planning Implementation Evaluation Summary Chapter 7. Allied Professions Frederick P. Green, PhD, University of Southern Mississippi, and Tanya E. McAdory, M.S., CTRS, CPRP, National Recreation and Park Association 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 Chapter 8. Orthopedic and Neurological Impairment: From Rehabilitation to Community Reentry Terry Long, PhD, Northwest Missouri State University and Terry Robertson, PhD, Northwest Missouri State University Common Diagnostic Groups in Rehabilitation Common Therapeutic Recreation Modalities in Rehabilitation Best Practice Issues Summary Chapter 9. Therapeutic Recreation and Developmental Disabilities Alice Foose, PhD, Northwest Missouri State University and Patricia Ardovino, PhD, CTRS, CPRP, University of Wisconsin at La Crosse 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 Chapter 10. Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health Terry Long, PhD, Northwest Missouri State University 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 Chapter 11. Youth Development and Therapeutic Recreation Sydney L. Sklar, PhD, CTRS, University of St. Francis, and Cari E. Autry, PhD, CTRS, Arizona State University 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 Chapter 12. Aging and the Life Span Judith E. Voelkl, PhD, CTRS, Clemson University, and Begum Aybar-Damali, MS, Clemson University Whom Do We Work With? Theories of Successful Aging Where Might We Work? Long-Term Care Strategies Summary Part III. Trends in Therapeutic Recreation Chapter 13. Wellness Through Physical Activity Sheila Swann-Guerrero, CTRS, National Center on Physical Activity and Disability, and Chris Mackey, BS., CP, North Carolina Office on Disability and Health FPG Child Development Institute, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 Chapter 14. Demographics, Economics, Politics, and Legislation John McGovern, JD, CTRS, Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association, Northbrook, Illinois 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 Chapter 15. A Global Perspective of Therapeutic Recreation David Howard, PhD, CTRS, Indiana State University, Rodney Dieser, PhD, University of Northern Iowa, Heewon Yang, PhD, CTRS, Southern Illinois University, Shane Pegg, PhD, Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, and Julie Lammel, PhD, Lock Haven University 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 Chapter 16. Paradoxes in Leisure Services and Therapeutic Recreation Jesse Dixon, PhD, San Diego State University 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 Chapter 17. Envisioning the Future: Therapeutic Recreation as a Profession Terry Robertson, PhD, Northwest Missouri State University Embracing Our History Emergence of a Global Society The Future of Therapeutic Recreation as a Profession Finding the Optimal Perspective Summary Appendix A National Therapeutic Recreation Society Standards of Practice Appendix B American Therapeutic Recreation Association Standards of Practice Glossary References Index About the Editors About the Contributors

About the Author :
Terry Robertson, PhD, is an associate professor and department chair in the department of health, physical education, recreation, and dance at Northwest Missouri State University. He has worked in therapeutic recreation for over 30 years as a practitioner, consultant, and educator. Dr. Robertson is a past president of the National Therapeutic Recreation Society, the regional independent living center, the Missouri Therapeutic Recreation Society, and the Nevada Therapeutic Recreation Society. He also served on the Utah Therapeutic Recreation Licensure for 6 years and was the director of CEUs for the Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation for over 20 years. Dr. Robertson is currently serving a 4-year, publicly elected term on his county's health board and has served on numerous other boards and in other leadership capacities for related organizations. He is currently serving locally on his county's organization for group homes. Dr. Robertson was also a codeveloper of the Case Histories section of the Therapeutic Recreation Journal. Currently known as Practice Perspectives, this section helps the profession examine individual and group interventions and contributes information on best practices, interventions, and treatment concerns to research literature. Terry Long, PhD, is an associate professor in the department of health, physical education, recreation, and dance at Northwest Missouri State University, where he has coordinated the therapeutic recreation curriculum since 2000. He is also the director of the HPERD Abilities Laboratory. His specialty is applications of therapeutic recreation in the mental health realm, particularly in the area of behavior disorders. Dr. Long also has a master's degree in clinical psychology and worked with various mental health agencies and facilities over the past 10 years in both clinical and outdoor settings. Dr. Long is an associate editor for Therapeutic Recreation Journal and an associate editor for SCHOLE. He is past president of the Missouri Therapeutic Recreation Society, at-large director for the National Therapeutic Recreation Society Board of Directors (2006-2008 term), and the board president for the independent living center serving the Northwest Region of Missouri. He is past president of the Missouri Park and Recreation Association Educators Section.