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Therapeutic Activity Planning Flashcards

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  1. Which principle guides the selection of therapeutic activities for individuals with cognitive impairments?

    Answer: Activities should match the individual's current functional ability

    Matching activity complexity to the participant's current ability supports success, engagement, and dignity.

  2. What does 'normalization' mean in the context of therapeutic recreation?

    Answer: Providing leisure experiences consistent with those in the broader community

    Normalization aims to give individuals with disabilities access to leisure experiences similar to those of the general community.

  3. A CRA is setting up an activity room for a sensory stimulation session. Which environmental modification is most beneficial?

    Answer: Reducing noise and using soft, adjustable lighting

    Reducing noise and using soft lighting creates a calming sensory environment conducive to therapeutic sensory stimulation.

  4. When is it appropriate for a CRA to modify the rules of a group game?

    Answer: When modifications are needed to ensure safe, inclusive participation

    Rule modifications ensure all participants can safely and meaningfully engage in activities regardless of ability level.

  5. What is the role of a CRA in relation to a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS)?

    Answer: The CRA assists and supports the CTRS in implementing planned programs

    CRAs work under the direction of a CTRS, assisting in implementing therapeutic recreation programs.

  6. A participant with depression consistently declines activity invitations. Which approach by the CRA is most therapeutic?

    Answer: Offer brief, low-demand one-on-one interactions to build trust over time

    Brief, low-demand contact builds rapport and gradually increases willingness to engage for participants experiencing depression.

  7. Which of the following activities primarily addresses social well-being in therapeutic recreation?

    Answer: Group storytelling or reminiscence sessions

    Group storytelling and reminiscence sessions foster social connection, communication, and sense of belonging.