TY - BOOK AU - Carter,Marcia Jean AU - Van Andel,Glen E. AU - Robb,Gary M. TI - Therapeutic recreation: a practical approach SN - 1577662199 U1 - 615.5 JEA 22 PY - 2003/// CY - Prospect Heights, Ill. PB - Waveland Press KW - Recreational therapy KW - Rehabilitation KW - methods KW - Recreation KW - Treatment Outcome KW - Evidence-Based Medicine KW - Medicine N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 523-545) and index; Pt. 1; An Overview of the Profession --; 1; Becoming a Part of a Profession --; 2; Discovering the Roots of a Profession --; 3; Becoming a Helper --; 4; Program Design --; 5; Therapeutic Recreation Management in Health and Human Service Settings --; Pt. 2; An Overview of Individuals with Disabilities --; 6; Musculoskeletal, Neurological, and Neuromuscular System Impairments --; 7; Sensory and Other Hidden Impairments --; 8; Cognitive Impairments --; 9; Psychological Impairments --; 10; Social Impairments --; 11; Children and Youth in Health Care Settings --; 12; The Aging Process N2 - "The third edition of Therapeutic Recreation offers a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of therapeutic recreation as a profession and a career choice. The authors have retained the practical, student-oriented approach that makes this an ideal text for an introductory course. Throughout the new edition the authors acknowledge the evolving nature of this dynamic health and human service profession by discussing the social, cultural, economic and technological forces that have influenced and continue to shape the role of therapeutic recreation specialists." "The third edition features a completely revamped chapter on management practices in health and human services as well as broader coverage of philosophies, enhanced helping skills and techniques, updated statistics on social impairments and aging, an expanded discussion of physical disabilities, and the latest DSM-IV-TR diagnostic criteria. Moreover, the text is loaded with pedagogical features that will help students appreciate the role of therapeutic recreation in enhancing an individual's health status, quality of life, and functional capacities."--BOOK JACKET ER -