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Peer reviewedHung, David W.; Thelander, Mary J. – Exceptional Children, 1978
A short term residential summer camp treatment program provided for 18 autistic children, 15 boys and 3 girls (5 to 13 years old), was seen to be successful by the camp staff and parents. (IM)
Descriptors: Autism, Children, Exceptional Child Services, Intervention
Peer reviewedDavis-Berman, Jennifer; And Others – Journal of Experiential Education, 1994
Examination of 31 therapeutic wilderness programs specializing in mental health treatment revealed that most programs served high-risk youth using a variety of outdoor modalities; that there was not a consensus on the definition of therapeutic; and that, in most cases, nonprofessional staff were responsible for therapeutic interventions. (LP)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adventure Education, At Risk Persons, Credentials
Download full textGerstein, Jackie, Ed. – 1992
This directory lists 257 organizations with therapeutic adventure and experiential programs for special needs populations. The information was generated from a survey of members of the Association for Experiential Education. Special needs populations include youth-at-risk, persons with addictions, juvenile and adult offenders, inpatient and…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, At Risk Persons, Camping, Counseling
