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If you liked… Is there a difference between recreational therapy and activity programs?

Our blog post, Is there a difference between recreational therapy and activity programs?, is one of our most popular posts – often being in the top 5 posts! Both, recreational therapy (RT) and activity programs, can be very important for … Continue reading

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Answered Questions: Monthly News for the Disability Community for February

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: What treatments are available for people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD)? This edition of Answered Questions includes items that discuss … Continue reading

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What is Recreational Therapy?

What do you think of when we say therapy? Do you think of playing a video game, making crafts, or painting a picture? You might if you’ve ever experienced recreational therapy! The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) defines recreational therapy … Continue reading

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What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are identified by “persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts; restricted, repetitive patterns of … Continue reading

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