Recreation Therapy
Recreation Therapy uses structured activities in dynamic settings that unlock the potential for greater physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Every session offers something different – whether it’s learning to swim or ride a horse, valuable skills are acquired. Based on an individual's interests and goals, recreation therapy offers a variety of activities including community integration, arts and crafts, sports and games, dance and movement, drama and music and more. The sky's the limit! Learn to play in community settings at local Y’s, city parks, community centers, libraries and schools and AWS facilities. Recreation Therapy helps individuals to manage daily tasks, learn to take risks and include leisure activities in everyday life.
Recreation Therapy has many proven benefits:
- Refines gross motor skills for strength and stability enabling an individual to walk, stand and sit comfortably.
- Enhances fine motor skills for better eye-hand coordination important to daily activities.
- Sharpens mental abilities for making choices and decisions, increasing concentration, and understanding needs and wants.
- Improves communication skills, verbal and non-verbal, for more dynamic relationships.
- Develops social and leisure skills for building a well-rounded personal life.
All AWS recreation therapists are certified by the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation, the highest level of certification awarded.
