RECTH4300

Discuss the historical perspectives including legislative policies that affect individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Knowledge of definitions and classifications of developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Understanding the role of the recreational therapist as an advocate for client's rights.

Identify behavioral, emotional, and psychological considerations that affect participation of individuals with CID in life activities.

Identify societal, family, and multicultural factors that affect a client’s life activities.

Assess a client with developmental or intellectual disabilities to determine the need for RT services.

Create, implement, and evaluate the outcomes of an evidence-based intervention plan for an individual with developmental or intellectual disabilities.

Explore evidence-based articles for RT practice for individuals with developmental intellectual disabilities.

Verbally discuss and demonstrate with a client or support system(s) the principles of a therapeutic relationship.

Facilitate treatment modalities determined as an assessed need that have shown efficacy in the literature.

Define and apply the principles of inclusive recreation and utilization of assistive technology.

Discuss community-based services available to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Apply principles of therapeutic relationships through clinical experiences such as volunteering.