An Activity Program for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Authors

Rebecca Wright, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow
Keisa Boykin, University of St. Augustine for Health SciencesFollow

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Description

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are characterized by onset in the developmental period and include both intellectual and adaptive functioning deficits in conceptual, social, or practical domains that limit functioning in one or more areas of daily life (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013). Occupational therapists provide interventions for individuals with IDD however there are gaps surrounding occupation-based leisure and recreation activities (Kalijaca, et al 2019). Purpose: The purpose of this project is to create an activity program for individuals with IDD to increase participation and performance in leisure and recreation activities.

Publication Date

Fall 2023

Publisher

University of St Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Activity program, Intellectual and developmental disabilities; Programs for I/IDD individuals

Medical Subject Headings

Occupational therapists, Developmental disabilities, Recreation, Leisure activities

Disciplines

Disability Studies | Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, held online at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on December 6, 2023.

Recommended Citation

Wright, R., & Boykin, K. (2023, October 1). An Activity Program for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2023/9