When creating a treatment plan, the Recreational Therapist should communicate with the individual
and, with permission, the individual’s family, and any other professionals of the Individualized Support Team
(IST). Together, the individual supported, family of the individual supported, and the Individualized Support
Team (IST) may help the Recreational Therapist accurately and holistically assess and plan Recreational
Therapy sessions. Collaboration between inter-professional scopes may help stress certain important goals
and objectives for the individual supported to improve upon or develop. Potential members of the
Individualized Support Team (IST) may include physical therapists, occupational therapists, music therapists,
behavioral therapists, nurses, Direct Support Professional (DSP’s), case managers, and more. Attempting
communication with all members of the Individualized Support Team (IST) will provide beneficial insight into
the needs of the individual supported.
