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Who is considered a founding pioneer of the therapeutic recreation profession in the United States?
Answer: Dr. Paul Haun
Dr. Paul Haun is widely recognized as a pioneer in establishing therapeutic recreation as a healthcare profession.
The National Therapeutic Recreation Society (NTRS) was a branch of which organization?
Answer: National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
The NTRS was a branch of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
In what decade was the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) established?
Answer: 1980s
NCTRC was established in 1981, during the 1980s.
Which war significantly influenced the growth of therapeutic recreation in the United States due to the need to rehabilitate wounded veterans?
Answer: World War II
World War II significantly spurred the development of therapeutic recreation through the need to rehabilitate large numbers of wounded veterans.
What does the acronym CTRS stand for?
Answer: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
CTRS stands for Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, the national professional credential.
The concept of 'normalization' in therapeutic recreation originated primarily from work with which population?
Answer: People with intellectual disabilities
The normalization principle originated from work with people with intellectual disabilities, advocating for normal life conditions.