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The Effects Of A Therapeutic Recreation Program On The Self-Esteem, Communication, And Social Skills Of Persons With Developmental Disabilities

Doll, Ellen
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1406051017

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2014, Specialist in Education, Miami University, School Psychology.
Persons with developmental disabilities often experience significant challenges and functional limitations due to chronic cognitive and/or physical constraints. Although the severity and manifestation of these challenges are unique to each individual, there is much evidence indicating that social and communication skill deficits, as well as decreased self-esteem, are amongst the most pervasive and common. These challenges often require support beyond what is provided in the school environment. Community therapeutic recreation programs such as The Miracle League may therefore represent an important resource for these individuals and their families. The present study aimed to explore the effects of the Miracle League on participants with developmental disabilities via informant report. Although not statistically significant, the results provide preliminary support for the positive impact of participation on social skills, communication skills, and self-esteem.
Susan Mosley-Howard, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Sarah Watt, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Paula Saine, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
48 p.
Educational Psychology
Developmental Disabilities; Therapeutic Recreation

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  • Doll, E. (2014). The Effects Of A Therapeutic Recreation Program On The Self-Esteem, Communication, And Social Skills Of Persons With Developmental Disabilities [Doctoral dissertation, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1406051017

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Doll, Ellen. The Effects Of A Therapeutic Recreation Program On The Self-Esteem, Communication, And Social Skills Of Persons With Developmental Disabilities. 2014. Miami University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1406051017.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Doll, Ellen. "The Effects Of A Therapeutic Recreation Program On The Self-Esteem, Communication, And Social Skills Of Persons With Developmental Disabilities." Doctoral dissertation, Miami University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1406051017

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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