Assessment Process

Up to this point, the Recreational Therapist has participated in the Meet and Greet session, as well as conducted the
Intake Session. Rather than boring the individual supported with back-to-back-to-back housekeeping sessions, we
recommend delaying the initial assessment, so the following sessions can be designed for leisure. After all, the individual
signed up for recreation! Take time to build rapport with the individual supported. Placing demands and questioning from the
get-go might not provide a pleasant experience. Therefore, do what Recreational Therapists do best: have fun! For these
reasons, Assisted Independence requires the initial assessments to be completed within 30 days of the Intake Session. The
time frame provided should provide the Recreational Therapist with enough observation to confidently complete an accurate
assessment.