Therapeutic Activity Planning Flashcards

When adapting a group activity for a participant with low vision, which modification is most appropriate?

Answer: Use high-contrast materials and larger print

High-contrast materials and larger print allow participants with low vision to engage more independently in activities.

Which documentation tool is most useful for tracking a participant's progress in therapeutic recreation over time?

Answer: A progress note in the participant's chart

Progress notes in the participant's chart provide a formal, ongoing record of therapeutic recreation outcomes.

A CRA is planning a gardening activity for older adults. Which safety concern should be addressed first?

Answer: Removing sharp tools or ensuring safe tool use

Sharp tools pose an immediate injury risk and must be assessed or adapted before the activity begins.

Which of the following best describes the 'leisure education' component of therapeutic recreation?

Answer: Helping individuals develop leisure awareness, skills, and resources

Leisure education empowers individuals to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for meaningful leisure participation.

A participant with arthritis wants to join a painting class. What is the best adaptive strategy?

Answer: Provide larger-handled brushes and adaptive grip aids

Adaptive equipment like larger-handled brushes allows participants with arthritis to engage meaningfully and independently.

When developing a therapeutic activity program, what should the CRA consider first?

Answer: The individual needs and interests of participants

Person-centered planning starts with understanding each participant's unique needs, preferences, and goals.

Which activity is most appropriate for a participant who is in the early stages of memory loss but still physically active?

Answer: Familiar, routine activities with simple repetitive steps

Familiar, routine activities with simple steps leverage procedural memory and reduce frustration for those with early memory loss.