To equip the Recreational Therapist with the necessary supplies for the initial assessment, Assisted Independence
provides the Recreational Therapist with an Assessment Bin. The Assessment Bin is a starter kit, consisting of a variety of toys
and games referenced in the assessment instructions. For a complete list of the supplies provided, see the Recreational
Therapy Assessment Supplies list.
Most Recreational Therapists learn during university coursework the necessity for assessments to be reliable and
valid, meaning individuals supported will score the same no matter what Recreational Therapists conduct the assessment,
the performance of the individuals supported will be scored the same no matter who is being assessed. Assisted
Independence believes strongly in formalized, initial assessments. Beginning Recreational Therapy treatment with a formalized, initial assessment helps align our field with clinical processes. In return, the future of our field will have possibilities to gain more recognition, hopefully from private insurance companies, which may provide more people access to Recreational Therapy.
