DAWSON, SHAY

FACULTY

More about Shay Dawson

Publications & Presentations

Dawson, S., McCormick, B., & Li, J. (2018). A Network Analysis of Youth with Physical Disabilities Attending a Therapeutic Camp. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 52 (2), 154-169.

Dawson, S. (2017). Social Inoculation and the Extinguishing Effects of Pediatric Medical Camps: Proposing a Framework for the Other 51 Weeks a Year. Journal of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism in Public Health, 1 (1).

Dawson, S. (2017) International Classification of Disability, Health, and Function. In Perspectives of Recreational Therapy. Eds. Austin, D. & McCormick, B. Sagamore Publishing, IL.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in the School of Public Health-Bloomington, Indiana University

Research Interests

Social Psychology of Disability

Pediatric Disability and Chronic Illness

Social Network Analysis

Evidence Based Therapeutic Programs

Membership in Professional Organizations

National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification

American Therapeutic Recreation Association

Current Licenses/Certifications Held

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (NCTRC)

Courses Taught

RPL - 342: Therapeutic Recreation - Behavioral Health

RPL- 340 - Therapeutic Recreation - Developmental Disabilities