2023 ATRA Annual Conference Program (Tentative)
St. Louis, MO - Hilton Frontenac St. Louis
On-SIte Program for the 2023 ATRA Annual Conference September 9 - 12, 2023
*Sessions subject to change.
* ALL CEUs have been approved by NCTRC.
*Check pdf for NCTRC Specialty Certification approved courses.
Fun First: The Use of Recreation Therapy and Leisure Education to Promote Recovery for Teens with Functional Neurologic Disorders (FND)
Session Description
When facing new onset paralysis or uncontrollable seizure-like events, engaging in recreation may seem impossible for teens who are just hoping to use the restroom independently. However, understanding the value of recreation and leisure may be just the thing they need to kickstart recovery and promote lasting success in the community. During this session, we will review foundational knowledge of FND as a complex diagnosis, utilize group discussion to explore how leisure education can impact this population, and describe how RT has been able to expand their role in an evolving treatment protocol.
Learning Outcomes
1. Provide examples of at least 2 current treatment strategies for FND which could be translated to recreation therapy practice.
2. Demonstrate understanding of the Leisure Ability Model as it relates to recreation therapy treatment of those with FND.
3. Identify at least 3 areas of future development for recreation therapy in work with those with FND.
Presentation Track: Select ALL that Apply
Child and Adolescent
Physical Rehabilitation and Medicine
Target Audience
New Graduates/New Professionals
Educators/Researchers
Mid-Career Professionals
Seasoned Professionals
Primary Presenter
Kyla Madden, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Credentials
MS, CTRS, CCLS