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- Diagnoses & Disorders
- Assistive Technology
- Caring for Champions
- Community Engagement
- Developmental Medicine
- Education and Child Development
- Genetic Medicine
- integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (iCASD)
- Occupational Therapy
- Pediatric Feeding Disorders
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Recreational Therapy
- Adult Programs
- Pediatric Programs
- Theater Arts & Music Workshops
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Quick Facts
- Severe Behavior Program
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Warren G. Sanger Human Genetics Laboratory
The primary goal of Munroe-Meyer's Recreational Therapy programming is development of lifetime leisure skills.
Recreational Therapy uses play, recreation and leisure activities to improve physical, cognitive, social and emotional functioning. Individualized goals and objectives are established based on observational assessment results and in consultation with the participant and/or his/her parent or guardian.
Interventions may include
- prescriptive recreational activity
- leisure education
- community transition training
- leisure and play activities
Recreational Therapy includes
- art
- community outings
- cooking
- crafts
- dance
- music
- organized games and sports
- swimming
- other developmental recreational activities
We provide both pediatric and adult recreational therapy
Browse our services pages to learn more about the many different programs available to individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs.
We look forward to providing services and resources that are meaningful to you and your family.
Contact Us
Nicole Giron, MPH, HTR
Director, Recreational Therapy
UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute
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Eva "Savannah" Bowling, BS, CTRS
Volunteer Coordinator
Recreational Therapy
UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute
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Department Brochure
- Patient Resources
- Diagnoses & Disorders
- Assistive Technology
- Caring for Champions
- Community Engagement
- Developmental Medicine
- Education and Child Development
- Genetic Medicine
- integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (iCASD)
- Occupational Therapy
- Pediatric Feeding Disorders
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Recreational Therapy
- Adult Programs
- Pediatric Programs
- Theater Arts & Music Workshops
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Quick Facts
- Severe Behavior Program
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Warren G. Sanger Human Genetics Laboratory