The Effects of Therapeutic Recreation Activities on Aberrant Behaviours of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

"The experimental recreation program, which consisted of two sessions per week and lasted approximately~1 hour each session, lasted for 8 weeks between May 2019 and June 2019 for the adolescents in the experimental group. The Therapeutic Recreation Activity Program, which consists of 16 sessions, is organized according to the self-determination and entertainment development model. This model aims to provide individual development and prosperity by creating an entertaining environment with therapeutic recreation. According to the degree of enjoyment, activity improves freedom of choice, preferences and ability to express oneself. Pleasure is a feeling that the participant feels deeply during therapeutic recreation. Provides entertainment experience. Pleasure increases individual motivation to participate, as well as making the best use of physical, social and emotional conditions"