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A summer program for underachieving adolescents

R Meacham, J E Lindemann

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association|May 1, 1975

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Summary

This summer program helped mentally and physically handicapped teens improve self-help, social, and mobility skills. The activity-based approach fostered independence and prevocational readiness in adolescents.

Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Developmental Disabilities
Special Education

Background:

Adolescents with mental and physical handicaps often lack essential self-help, socialization, mobility, and prevocational skills.
Despite potential for independence, targeted interventions are crucial for skill development in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate a seven-week Summer Adolescent Program designed to enhance skills in handicapped teenagers.
To provide a practical, activity-oriented environment for learning and practicing new skills.

Main Methods:

Program involved activity-based learning including assembly projects, personal care, cooking, recreation, and social interaction groups.
Parent participation was incorporated into the program structure.
Evaluation utilized individualized objectives and staff ratings of adolescent progress.

Main Results:

The program provided a setting for adolescents to build upon existing abilities and acquire new competencies.
Participants demonstrated progress in self-help, socialization, and mobility skills.
Prevocational readiness was also a focus of the skill-building activities.

Conclusions:

The Summer Adolescent Program effectively addressed the skill deficits in mentally and physically handicapped teenagers.
The activity-oriented, practical approach facilitated skill acquisition and improved readiness for independence.
Individualized goal setting and staff evaluation were key components of the program's success.

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A Summer Program For Underachieving Adolescents