Supporting Individuals With Special Needs Through Occupational Therapy, Adaptation, and Recreation - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798260010679

Editeur : IGI Global, 2026

Synopsis

Individuals with special needs face unique challenges that can affect their ability to perform daily activities, engage in social interactions, and achieve personal independence. Addressing these challenges often requires a combination of occupational therapy, adaptive interventions, and recreational activities that support physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. Occupational therapy helps individuals develop essential life skills and improve functional abilities through personalized, evidence-based approaches. Adaptive strategies modify environments, tools, and tasks to meet specific needs, promoting greater accessibility, participation, and autonomy. Recreational activities further enhance well-being by encouraging social engagement, self-expression, physical fitness, and meaningful leisure experiences. Together, these approaches create a supportive framework that empowers individuals with special needs to maximize their potential, improve their quality of life, and participate more fully in their communities. Supporting Individuals With Special Needs Through Occupational Therapy, Adaptation, and Recreation examines the roles of occupational therapy, adaptive interventions, and therapeutic recreation in promoting meaningful participation and enhancing quality of life for individuals with special needs. Adopting a lifespan perspective, it explores developmental, social, and health-related considerations, with particular emphasis on the principles of successful aging. Covering topics such as neurodiversity, psychopathology, and medical therapeutics, it serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, rehabilitation specialists, neurologists, academics, researchers, and scientists.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: IGI Global
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798260010679
• Reliure: Tapa blanda
• Nombre de pages: 520
• Éditeur: Mantsos Evangelos
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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