Child and Adolescent Treatment Network Fact Sheet

Description of the Network:

The Pediatric Treatment Network is a specialty group within ATRA, established to promote and preserve the grassroots philosophy of professional involvement. The mission of this network is to provide a means for recreational therapists working with children and adolescents the opportunity to network and exchange resources, obtain professional support, and promote the profession of recreational therapy.

SETTINGS:

Large regional hospitals
Children's hospitals (Shriner's, Children's)
Community based non-profits (Easter Seals)
Rehabilitation facilities (In-patient, Day Treatment, Out-patient)
Schools
Children and adolescent psychiatric facilities

FUNCTIONAL AREAS ADDRESSED:

Physical functioning	mobility,gross motor, fine motor
Cognitive functioning	memory, attention span, problem solving, orientation
Emotional functioning	self-esteem, confidence, coping skills
Social functioning	communication, level of social interaction
Pain management	Developmental play skills/leisure interest and abilities
Medical preparedness	Community living

INTERVENTIONS:

Leisure skill building	Medical Play
Music intervention	Developmental play skills
Animal assisted therapy	Aquatic therapy
Leisure education and counseling	Stress Management
Behavior management	Adaptive Sports
Community reintegration	Sensory stimulation
Art therapy	Cognitive retraining
Sibling intervention

For coordinator contact information, go to the treatment network home page.