Recreational Therapy Consumer Information Frequently Asked Questions  Doing More!  Functioning Better! Becoming More Independent! Living Healthier! What is a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist? What is a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant?  What is recreational therapy? Are recreational therapy and therapeutic recreation the same? How can  recreation be included as a "related service" in my child's IEP? Where can I find  recreation resources in my community?     Where can I go to receive services from a therapeutic recreation specialist?