Can Therapy be Fun? Investing in Recreational Therapy for Young People

Typical child development includes recreational activities, exercise, and FUN. There should be no exception when serving young people in our residential and community based organizations. Get a peek into the rec therapy programs of two ACRC members, examining how they were developed, how they are individualized, and what outcomes we are seeing for the participating youth.

Presenters

Allyson Hagan, MS, CTRS

Activities Director , The Barry Robinson Center

Email: AHagan@barryrobinson.org

Rob Grandy

Recreation Therapist , HomeBridge Youth Society

Email: rgrandy@homebridgeyouth.ca