Comprehensive Development and Validation of the Autism Spectrum Disorder-Therapeutic Recreation Scale (ASD-TR): A Specialized Tool for Assessing Behavioral and Developmental Outcomes in Recreational Contexts

İbrahim RESULOĞLU, Ezgi ERTÜZÜN

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Scientific studies indicate that recreational activities positively influence children with mild Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Enhancing the participation of children with ASD in therapeutic recreation necessitates strategic planning for entertainment. This study aims to develop a measurement tool to evaluate the impact of recreational activities within therapeutic contexts on the behaviors of children with mild ASD. The scale development process involved a comprehensive literature review, leading to the creation of an item pool based on the Autism Behavior Checklist and the Health Protection/Health Promotion Model within therapeutic recreation. Content validity of the item pool was assessed by experts in the field. Data collected from parents of children with mild autism underwent KMO and Bartlett’s tests, followed by Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The findings resulted in the development of a valid and reliable Autism Spectrum Disorder-Therapeutic Recreation Scale (ASD-TR).

Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Recreational Therapy, Scale Development, Therapeutic Recreation


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