lei 3703 disabilities modalities amp activity adaptations assignment paper 75 points
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is for students to develop an in-depth understanding of
various disabling conditions, the types of RT modalities that are used, and activity adaptations that may
be necessary when working with individuals with such a disabling condition.
To demonstrate these skills, each student will complete a research paper on a disabling condition and
the types of RT modalities provided for individuals with the disabling condition. Each student will also
describe in more detail, one modality for the disabling condition and particular activities that can be
implemented to match the purpose of the modality. The student will then choose one activity under the
modality, provide a description, and after conducting an activity analysis, describe the adaptations
necessary for individuals with the disabling condition. The student will also provide an overview for and
adaptations of the activity for one other disabling condition so that they can research and compare the
various needs and adaptations of various disabling conditions.
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Each student will complete a 10-13 page paper. Points will be deducted for papers that do not adhere
to this page length (no less than 10 and no more than 13). Papers are to be written in paragraph format
(no outline numbers, etc.) and must follow APA style. The cover and reference pages are not included
in the page limit. Students will be graded accordingly on a prepared paper that includes the following
sections:
a. Disabling Condition Description (15 points total and 2-3 pages)
– You will choose one specific disabling condition as represented under one of the six categories
below on p.4. (There are six categories each with examples of specific disabilities in the
parentheses.) Use the textbook to help in this choice. Chapter 3-Table 3.3 (pp. 43-46),
Chapter 13, and individual chapters on disabilities (Chapters 8-12) in the textbook will
also help you choose and help in your research your specific disabling condition.
– From information in the textbook and other resources such as journals (e.g. Therapeutic
Recreation Journal and The Annual in Therapeutic Recreation and also see the resource list
below on p. 4) and websites, you will provide a definition and description of the specific
disabling condition and its characteristics. All the categories/types/levels of the condition that
may exist, etiology (causes), and prevalence must also be included in the description. Also
include relative information as to how the condition affects the life domains (physical, emotional,
cognitive and/or social).
– You must also research and describe secondary conditions that result from the primary
disabling condition you have chosen. (For example, in the physical domain individuals with SCI
often experience pressure sores and UTIs and in the emotional domain they may experience
depression when they are newly injured. These are a result of and are secondary to the primary
condition of the SCI).
– Provide a summary of needs/limitations and strengths (covering the physical, social, emotional,
cognitive and leisure domains) that someone with the disabling condition may commonly
experience and that would be most relative to recreational therapy services. (Basically, you are
providing information from a broad assessment of the disability based on your research.)
– It is the student’s responsibility to thoroughly research (in textbooks, journals as well as
websites) his or her disabling condition so that adequate information can be presented in the
paper. The student MUST cite sources in this section whenever any information in the textbook,
journal articles, or websites is paraphrased or quoted. Points will be deducted for not citing
sources and for only using the internet as a source of information.
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b. Recreational Therapy (RT) Modalities (15 points total and 2-3 pages)
– Using information in the textbook as well as other resources (e.g. journals and other
textbooks), you will provide a summary of the different types of RT modalities (at least five
or more) that are provided for individuals with the disabling condition you researched in the
first section. Provide a brief description (at least 2 sentences) for each of the modalities.
– From this summary of modalities, choose one modality to research more in-depth:
1) Describe the modality in more detail (history, purpose, full description, etc.) and provide
the reason why this modality is important for someone with the disabling condition;
2) Apply the APIE process specifically to the modality (e.g. what behaviors, attitudes and
skills would be necessary to assess for this modality, what goal areas would be targeted in
planning, what facilitation techniques would be necessary in the implementation of this
modality, and what areas would be important in the evaluation of the client and the program
based on this modality and how often would it be important to evaluate the client and the
program (e.g. progress notes, formative, summative, etc.)); and
3) Provide a summary of examples of specific activities (at least five) that could be found
under and fulfill the overall purpose of the modality. Explain why each activity fits under that
modality and how it can fulfill its purpose.
– Use Chapter 5, Table 5.2 (pp. 71-72), Chapter 6, the APIE Outline Handout, Chapter 13,
and individual chapters on disabilities (Chapter 8-12) in the textbook to help you
choose and help research your modalities for the disabling condition. See below on
p. 5 for examples of activities and sources to find activities.
c. Activity Description and Activity Analysis Form & Summary (15 points total and 2 pages)
– So now you have a list of at least five activities under the modality. Choose one of these
activities.
– Provide the overall purpose of the activity and a full description of the activity (how to play,
rules, etc.) This should be at least one page.
– Using the Activity Analysis Form (AAF) (see a blank form in the assignment folder), conduct
an activity analysis on your activity and complete the form by hand. Turn in the completed
AFF with your paper. Remember, the analysis is conducted by evaluating the activity in its
most pure and normative form (i.e. do NOT think of any adaptations or modifications at this
point.) Essentially, an activity analysis is an “assessment†of the activity as is.
– In your paper provide a brief summary of information from your analysis for each of the
functional domains. This should be no more than one page.
– Use Chapter 6, the APIE Outline Handout from Module 7 (especially the section on
planning), and the Activity Analysis Form to help you with this section.
d. Activity Adaptation (10 points total and 2 pages)
– Now that you have “assessed†the disability and the activity, you will now adapt the activity
to the general needs of individuals with the disabling condition. This is general in nature so if
you were actually working with a client with the disabling condition, then you would adapt (if
it was necessary to adapt in the first place) the activity to his/her individual needs. But for
the purpose of this project, you will be providing this information at the general level of
addressing all the adaptations you can think of to address the common characteristics and
needs of those with the disabling condition.
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– Before you start thinking about adaptations, you should review :
o Chapter 6’s Tools for Planning (pp.88-90 especially the section on Activity
Modification);
o Chapter 13: Wellness through Physical Activity;
o Adaptive Equipment Video:
http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/vss/view.do?videoId=VAA9656;
o Principles for Adapting Activities:
http://www.nchpad.org/108/843/Principles~for~Adapt…
ion~Programs~and~Settings;
o And any other resources you can find. The chapter on Make Reasonable
Adaptations from the Inclusive Leisure Services (the textbook from LEI 3707:
Inclusive Recreation Services) will also be very helpful.
– After reviewing the activity analysis and the strengths and needs/limitations section on the
disabling condition:
1) Describe how you would adapt the activity for individuals with the disability. Within the
adaptation you need to cover the physical, social, cognitive, and emotional domains of
adaptation and any administrative modifications. You will need to think about the necessary
equipment, materials, environment, etc. for adaptation as well as the adaptations for
implementation/teaching (instructions, rules, breakdown of steps, etc.). You must address
the physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of the adaptations. This section needs
to be thorough and provide substantial proof that you researched your activity adaptations
for the individuals with the disabling condition.
2) Describe how the adaptation will be evaluated to make sure the needs of the clients
would be met.
e. Second Disabling Condition (5 points) and Activity Adaptation (10 points) (2-3 pages)
– In order to get a sense of how an activity can be adapted for different disabilities, you will
need to choose another specific disabling condition from a second category from the list
below on p. 4. You cannot choose the same category as you did before. (For example, if
you chose a specific disability from category 1) Developmental and Cognitive Impairments,
you have to choose this second specific disability from one of the other categories #2-6.)
– You do not have to go as in depth as you did with the first disability; however, provide a
general overview, characteristics, and the needs and strengths (physical, social, cognitive,
emotional, and leisure) of individuals with this second disabling condition.
– After reviewing the activity analysis and the strengths and needs/limitations of this second
disabling condition:
1) Describe how you would adapt the activity for individuals with the disability. Within the
adaptation you need to cover the physical, social, cognitive, and emotional domains of
adaptation and any administrative modifications. You will need to think about the necessary
equipment, materials, environment, etc. for adaptation as well as the adaptations for
implementation/teaching (instructions, rules, breakdown of steps, etc.). You must address
the physical, cognitive, social and emotional aspects of the adaptations. This section needs
to be thorough and provide substantial proof that you researched your activity adaptations
for the individuals with the disabling condition.
2) Describe how the adaptation will be evaluated to make sure the needs of the clients
would be met.
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e. Overall Content and Process (5 points): Organized and effective presentation of ideas, spelling
and grammar, APA format, page length, etc. Please remember to attach a reference page
organized in APA format. Points will be deducted for poor grammar, spelling, not citing
sources, not using enough sources (and only using internet), and not adhering to APA style.
Six Categories and Examples of Specific Disabling Conditions for Each Category
1. Developmental and Cognitive Impairments (e.g., intellectual impairments, autism, learning
disabilities, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, ADD/ADHD,
Alzheimer’s, Dementia, etc.)
2. Psychological Impairments (e.g., mood, anxiety, personality, behavior disorders, conduct
disorders, etc.)
3. Orthopedic Impairments (e.g. arthritis, limb loss)
4. Neurological Impairments (e.g., SCI, TBI, CVA, multiple sclerosis, seizures, Parkinson’s,
ALS, Guillian Barre Syndrome, etc.)
5. Sensory impairments (e.g., visual, hearing)
6. Social Impairments (e.g., substance-related, eating, criminal behavior, at-risk youth, etc.)
Resources for Paper (Textbooks and Journals)
Textbooks (from courses such as LEI 3703, 4724, 3707, Abnormal Psychology, Medical
Terminology, etc.)
– Inclusive leisure services (you can find information on disabilities and adaptations)
– Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation (you can find information on disabilities and
modalities)
– Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation (each chapter incorporates the
theory(ies) that support the interventions)
Journals for Recreational Therapy (RT)
– Therapeutic Recreation Journal (In FIU library on third floor – catalog call number RM
736.7.T5 )
– Annual in Therapeutic Recreation (e-journal at FIU Library)
Journals for the broader field of leisure studies but we can find evidence related to RT
– Leisure Sciences (e-journal at FIU Library)
– Journal of Leisure Research (e-journal at FIU Library)
– Leisure Studies (e-journal at FIU Library)
– Journal of Park and Recreation Administration (e-journal at FIU Library)
Journals in other disciplines:
Palaestra, Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport,
Disability and Rehabilitation, Aging and Human Development, and many, many more…. go
to the back of the chapters in your textbooks and look through the reference lists.
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Activity Sources, Types, and Ideas
http://www.recreationtherapy.com/tractv.htm
http://recreationtherapy.com/tx/actindex.htm
http://www.pinterest.com/hoosierchick86/recreation…
http://www.pinterest.com/klchad/recreation-therapy…
General Types of
Activities
Examples of Specific Activities
Exercise Yoga, Weight Lifting, Stretching, Aerobics, Pilates,
Jogging/Running, Jump Rope, …
Performing Arts Dance (Salsa, Ballroom, Two-Step, Electric Slide/line dances,
etc.), Movement, Tai Chi, Drama, Music-instrumental/singing,
Drama (plays, musicals, etc.) …
Arts and Crafts Drawing, Painting, Crafts, Origami, Scrap Booking, Gardening,
Clay Sculpturing, Model Building, Tie Dying, Photography, …
Team Building/
Adventure
Games/Initiatives
Communication, Trust, Cooperative, Problem Solving, …
Resources: http://www.wilderdom.com/games/ and
http://www.teambuildingactivity.com/facilitation-c…
Sports
Sports: Team Soccer, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball, Softball,
Volleyball, Kick Ball, …
Sports: Individual/Dual Track and Field, Tennis, Hand Ball, Golf, Frisbee Golf, Ping
Pong, Skate Boarding, …
Games
Outdoor Games Tag, Hide and Seek, 3-Legged Race, Frisbee, Badminton,
Croquet, Lawn Bowling, Dodge Ball, Four Square, …
Indoor Games Charades, Twister, Pictionary, Scattegories, Outburst, Bingo,
Wii, video games, …
Table/Board Games Checkers, Chess, Trivial Pursuit, Cranium, Sorry, Scrabble,
Boggle, Yatzhee, Dominos, Clue, …
Card Games UNO, Texas Hold ‘em, Crazy Eights, Go Fish, War, Spoons,
