| Preliminary Program subject to change |
| Therapeutic Recreation In the Schools and the IDEA: Examples and Insights |
| Structure | Adapted Physical Activity Council |
| Description | The presentation will address how school systems can use therapeutic recreation for children with special education needs according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. A pilot study will be presented on the perception of the benefits of therapeutic recreation used in a middle school setting in Lexington, KY. Activities will aid physical educators, coaches, and family members to teach skills, knowledge, and attitudes for children with disabilities to play! |
| Speaker: | Dr. Michelle D. Gerken, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY
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