scholarly journals Therapeutic Riding or Mindfulness: Comparative Effectiveness of Two Recreational Therapy Interventions for Adolescents with Autism

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betsy Kemeny ◽  
Steffanie Burk ◽  
Deborah Hutchins ◽  
Courtney Gramlich
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Effectiveness ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Therapeutic Riding ◽  
Adolescents With Autism ◽  
Therapy Interventions

scholarly journals Aquatic Therapy Interventions and Disability: A Recreational Therapy Perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Scott ◽  
Angela Wozencroft ◽  
Vincenzo Nocera ◽  
Kelsey Webb ◽  
Jodi Anderson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Therapeutic Recreation ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Aquatic Therapy ◽  
Intensive Training ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
The Impact

Aquatic therapy interventions are critical for individuals with disabilities and the role of the therapist is just as critical for successful and effective interventions. The field of therapeutic recreation trains students to develop and implement evidence-based facilitation techniques including the use of aquatic therapy to assist in helping clients achieve a change in functional status. This review of the literature examined the impact of aquatic therapy interventions on a variety of disabilities including osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis, Cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, and mental health from a recreational therapy (RT) perspective. This review provides a variety of information on the positive benefits that may occur using aquatic therapy for diverse conditions. Examples include relaxation, stretching, and aerobic exercise and each has the ability to improve strength. It does appear that aquatic therapy interventions can provide a wide array of benefits that may reduce the burden associated with a variety of disabilities. These benefits may be useful in increasing the overall quality of life of a diverse group of disabilities. Likewise, due to the nature of RT, recreational therapists are in a unique position to provide plan and develop aquatic therapy interventions. However, it is the authors’ suggestion that those providing this service attend intensive training in order to provide aquatic therapy effectively. Additional research may be necessary to provide a more cohesive understanding of the impact of aquatic therapy on a variety of populations. Nonetheless, the information gleamed from this review, justify that aquatic therapy has benefits for a diverse clientele and thus may be useful in the implementation of RT programs.

Active lifestyle for older adults with dementia: Wheelchair biking versus other recreational therapy interventions

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Buettner, PhD, LRT, CTRS† ◽  
Suzanne Fitzsimmons, MSN, GNP, ARNP ◽  
Jeffrey D. Labban, MS, PhD ◽  
Beth E. Barba, PhD, RN, FAGHE, FAAN
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Time On Task ◽  
Intervention Trial ◽  
Recreation Therapy ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
Therapy Intervention

This article provides a secondary analysis of data collected from a recreation therapy intervention trial for older adults with dementia and neuropsychiatric symptoms. In a subsample of 54 individuals who received wheelchair (WC) biking on some days and other recreation therapy interventions on other days, a comparison of engagement levels, time engaged, and encouragement needed was completed. The analysis showed that WC biking provided significantly more time on task and significantly higher levels of engagement, and less encouragement was needed. Collecting recreation therapy session engagement data was found to be a simple and useful method of comparing effectiveness of recreation therapy interventions.

Community Participation for Transition- Aged Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tania Santiago Perez ◽  
Brandi Crowe
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Recreational Therapy ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Leisure Education ◽  
Therapy Interventions ◽  
Community Supports

All people, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) deserve to actively participate in the community in which they live. For transition aged-youth (TAY) with IDD, attaining successful community participation can be difficult. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify and synthesize the literature specific to recreational therapy interventions in the U.S. aimed at improving community participation among TAY with IDD. Literature specific to two domains of community participation were explored: a) interpersonal life; and b) community, civic and social life. Eight studies were reviewed using a thematic synthesis approach to identify common themes across studies. Findings revealed three themes: 1) programs with collaboration and community supports, 2) leisure education, and 3) social skills training. Facilitators, barriers, and promising approaches regarding community participation of TAY with IDD are described. Implications and limitations of the current literature are also addressed.

Identifying the best protocol: Social engagement or groundwork prior to therapeutic riding?

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-30
Author(s):  
Betsy Kemeny, CTRS, PhD ◽  
Deborah Hutchins, CTRS, EdD ◽  
Courtney Gramlich, CTRS ◽  
Chelsea Craine, CTRS ◽  
Lindsey Crandell, CTRS
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Parent Report ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Verbal Response ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Single Subject Design ◽  
Therapeutic Riding ◽  
Adolescents With Autism ◽  
The Individual

Adolescents with autism spectrum disorder may experience social isolation and decreased independence secondary to communication deficits. Limited evidence suggests therapeutic riding (TR) promotes social skills, but no protocol for TR with adolescents exists. This 8-week single-subject design measured social response to alternating treatments (groundwork or peer social engagement) prior to TR. Measures included a comparison of parent-report of social competence and a comparison of real-time and videotaped observations of six specific social skills. Data were analyzed by visual inspection of the graphed data and comparison of the descriptive statistics. Peer interaction prior to TR resulted in better verbal response while groundwork prior to TR resulted in better instruction following. In a departure from common practice of combining groundwork and TR, the specific goals and objectives for the individual with ASD should dictate whether a CTRS® should use social games or groundwork prior to TR.

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