Sports and recreation for children and youth with developmental disabilities
Research Report:
Research Report
Executive SummaryAPA Citation:
Kuhl, M. W., Sherman, M. D., Majerley, A., Westerhof, L., Cheatom, O., Hawkey, K. R., & Borden, L. M. (2014). Sports and recreation for children and youth with developmental disabilities. Report submitted to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Abstract Created by REACH:
Participation in inclusive sports and recreation programming is a promising approach for improving outcomes for youth with developmental disabilities. This review overviews common barriers faced by participants and their families, and identifies thirteen key components of successful inclusive sports and recreation programs. Best practices for adapting the physical and institutional environment as well as instructional styles and program activities to meet the needs of youth with developmental disabilities are described.
Focus:
Youth
Branch of Service:
Air Force
Army
Marine Corps
Multiple branches
Navy
Military Affiliation:
Active Duty
Guard
Reserve
Veteran
Subject Affiliation:
Child of a service member or veteran
Civilian
Population:
Preschool age (2 -5 yrs)
School age (6 - 12 yrs)
Adolescence (13 - 17 yrs)
Methodology:
Review of Literature
Authors:
Borden, Lynne M., Cheatom, Octavia, Hawkey, Kyle R., Kuhl, Michelle Wittcoff, Majerle, Amy, Sherman, Michelle D., Westerhof, Lara
Publisher/Sponsoring Organization:
The Military REACH Team
Publication Type:
REACH Publication
Author Affiliation:
Department of Family Social Science, The University of Minnesota, LMB
Location:
The University of Minnesota
REACH Publication Type:
Research Report
Sponsors:
Developed in collaboration with the Department of Defense's Office of Family Policy, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture under Award No. 2009-48667-05833.