Recreation Therapists all follow a standard called the APIED Process. No matter what population we are assisting, we follow Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, and Documentation when creating individual treatment plans.

Each individual is unique - therefore it is important to implement the whole APIED process and it begins by interviewing and collecting information for each individual. Assessments aid in patterns that have been noticed by the individual and close friends or family. The planning process focuses on what the individual needs and wants. During the implementation stage, you see where the individual currently is and their willingness to work on their specific goals and objectives. Evaluating is an ongoing process and is essential for the success of treatment. Due to each individual being unique, it is needed to try different plans and implementations to complete their goals and objectives. Documentation allows the treatment team to see improvement, progression, and patterns through the implementation of interventions.