University Presentation Showcase: Graduate Poster Gallery
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Creation Date
Spring 2017
Major
Recreation and Park Administration
Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Degree
Graduate
Mentor
Michelle Davis Gerken
Mentor Department
Recreation and Park Administration
Abstract
Individuals with intellectual disabilities are limited in participation of leisure activities. These particular groups of individuals can benefit greatly from the aids of therapeutic recreation specialist. The aim of this study is to investigate the benefits for adults with intellectual disabilities participating in leisure actives provided by therapeutic recreation specialist. In a study conducted by a recreational therapist in a New Mexico VA Health Care Center therapeutic drumming has helped promote wellness, manage stress, alleviate pain, enhance memory, and improve communication among patience (Armstrong, 2006). This study will look at the effects of using leisure activities such as animal assisted therapy, recreational drumming, adaptive sports, and other recreational therapeutic practices to help benefit the overall quality of life for adults with intellectual disabilities. These therapeutic practices have been associated with reducing anxiety, improving social skills, and overall quality of life (Barker, 1998).
