TEST 2

Question 1

types of ecological assessment

Answer 1

broad

focused

Question 2

broad ecological assessment:

Information gathered is geared towards the following individual strengths:

PECSS

Answer 2

Physiological
Emotional
Social
Cognitive
Physical
Spiritual

Question 3

broad ecological assessment:

what we know about their environment

Information gathered is geared towards the following external strengths:

Answer 3

Family
Home
World expectations
Opportunities for inclusion
Community resources
Friends and acquaintances
Community resources

Question 4

what is Focused Ecological Assessment?

Answer 4

Goal oriented (focused)
Looks at the participants abilities in relation to the demands in which he or she will be included for recreation

How do we bridge the gap between the participant and their environment to ensure successful participation?
When we figure that out the TR then determines…
Goals
Modifications
Supports
Strategies etc.

Question 5

How do we bridge the gap between the participant and their environment to ensure successful participation?

Answer 5

When we figure that out the TR then determines…

Goals
Modifications
Supports
Strategies etc.

Question 6

what are the Focused Ecological Assessment steps

Answer 6

Task analyze the preferred recreation activitity
Identify the abilities
Identify the gaps
Identify services, interventions and supports (that will bridge that gap)
Develop participates plan

Question 7

what is the differences between the broad and the focused ecological assessment ?

Answer 7

broad: Participant and environmental strengths
& Participant leisure experiences

ecological :
focused on a specific goal
Bridging the gap so that participates can successfully participate

Question 8

What are the advantages of elecological assessments

Answer 8

Person centered- person in their environment
Allows greater understanding of participant and their concepts
Provides directions for supports and services
Strengths based and authentic
Uses multiple methods(interview, observation, recording tools, tests/questionnaires

Question 9

what are some disadvantages of ecological assessment

Answer 9

Time consuming

TR might have difficulty assessing participants in all environments

Question 10

___________ of respondents reported completing individualized assessments for their clients

Answer 10

80.8%

Question 11

The most frequently used assessment tools that were used in the study of Kemeny, hutchinson and cooke.

Answer 11

TRAA then followed by the LAI (leisure assessment inventory)

Question 12

Issues with assessment adoption…

For those TRS who did not perform individualized client assessments it was reported that client shortened length of stay by __ %

Answer 12

9
18
31
14
22
6

Question 13

Issues with assessment adoption…

For those TRS who did not perform individualized client assessments it was reported that large caseloads per staff members by ___ %

Answer 13

18

Question 14

Issues with assessment adoption…

For those TRS who did not perform individualized client assessments it was reported that no agency requirement for a specific TR assesment by _____ %

Answer 14

31

Question 15

Issues with assessment adoption…

For those TRS who did not perform individualized client assessments it was reported that Only certain groups are assessed (by referral only)- by ____ %

Answer 15

14

Question 16

Issues with assessment adoption…

For those TRS who did not perform individualized client assessments it was reported that Individualized assessment does not fit due to group focus by ___ %

Answer 16

22

Question 17

Issues with assessment adoption…

For those TRS who did not perform individualized client assessments it was reported that No assessment tool that suites the clientele by ___. %

Answer 17

6

Question 18

what are the 10 Issues with assessment implementation.

Answer 18

1 Lack of an adequate number of T.R. assessments for the variety of T.R. settings and participants

2. Lack of high quality assessments that accurately measure behaviors and attitudes important to T.R. practice
3. Lack of assessment resources about where / how to obtain tools
4. Lack of financial resources to purchase appropriate tools
5. Lack of practitioner expertise in selecting, administering, scoring, and interpreting results
6. Failing to match assessment information gathered with appropriate placement in to programs / services
7. Failing to measure change using the same assessment instruments
8. Shortened length of intervention for participants
9. Increased job duties, leaving less time for assessment.
10. Lack of opportunities for updated training.

Question 19

Until the _____ came along, it was often difficult to track down T.R. assessment tools

Answer 19

REDBOOK

Question 20

WHAT IS THE ASSESSMENT CHALLENGE FOR T.R. PRACTITIONERS?

Answer 20

Become as informed as possible about assessment
Look for formal professional development opportunities re: assessment

Observe / consult with peers in the field about what works for them

Engage in self reflective practice about your assessment processes. What could you be doing better?

Question 21

WHAT IS A T.R. ASSESSMENT REPORT/SUMMARY?

Answer 21

Summarizes information obtained during ASESSESMENT

Follow format laid out by AGENCY – there is not a consistent format used in all settings

Becomes part of individual’s OFFICAL CHART ; often shared with other members of the team

Culmination of all your assessment efforts; represents YOU, YOUR DEPARTMENT AND TR PROFESSION

Professionally written, using appropriate language; written in 3rd person
Summarizes factual information; includes some additional interpretation and recommendations at end
Avoid too much T.R. “jargon”

Typed, single-spaced; generally 2-3 pages maximum

Question 22

WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF ASSESSMENT REPORT TYPICAL FORMAT?

Answer 22

Participant name
Dates of the assessment
Reason for referral (if applicable- in this case participant self referred)

Background information

Methods used to gather information

Results of assessment
Summary and interpretation
Recommendations
Signature(s) and date(s)