Objective: This study aimed to (1) examine benchmarks for the benefits of the Daily Report Card (DRC) within a therapeutic recreation setting, that is, the Summer Treatment Program (STP) and (2) explore differences in baseline characteristics and treatment outcomes among optimal and suboptimal responders. Benchmarks were examined for children’s DRC target behaviors using standardized mean difference (SMD) effect sizes (ES) across 2-week periods of the STP. Method: Participants were 38 children attending an STP. Results: Aside from teasing, all DRC targets showed improvement by the second 2-week period that was sustained through the third 2-week period. Optimal responders demonstrated greater improvement in parent-rated impairment and camp behaviors than suboptimal responders. Some baseline differences between responder groups were found. Conclusion: This study provides the first benchmarks for change in DRC targets within a therapeutic recreational setting, offering guidelines for treatment expectations. Implications for clinical decision-making, treatment planning, and future research are discussed.
Public Significance StatementThis article describes a program evaluation of a formal mentoring program, the Society of Pediatric Psychology Mentoring Project. Mentees and mentors provided information about their experiences with the program, including benefits and challenges, and offered recommendations to enhance the mentoring program. This evaluation provides an example of assessing education and training practices for an evidence-based approach to professional development.
Date Presented 03/27/20
Through a mixed-methods approach, this study observes and analyzes the impacts of an outdoor-adaptive activity-day event on the quality of life of the families of the child participants with various disabilities. Four domains were identified through an extensive literature review highlighting (1) self-efficacy, (2) performance skills, (3) social participation, and (4) family cohesion. Results from this study support the impact outdoor-adaptive activities have on these four domains.
Primary Author and Speaker: Gary Petersen
Additional Authors and Speakers: Emma Rogers, Madeleine Togneri, Caitlin Lee, Allen Quinto
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