But really, aside from these nice side benefits, the whole thing is a boondoggle, at least it is for us.
Therapeutic Recreation involves a process, which uses recreation activities to habilitate or rehabilitate functional abilities, which contribute to behavioral change. The process involves assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
About the American Therapeutic Recreation Association: The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is the national membership organization representing the interests and needs of recreational therapists.