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What types of experiences do you have working with special populations?

As a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, you learn how to work with a variety of populations while obtaining a bachelor's degree and undergoing an internship. You may also have experience volunteering with special populations or working with specific groups, such as geriatrics or those with cognitive difficulties. The interviewer wants to know what experiences you have working with special populations to determine if you have experience with the clientele they serve.

"I have three years of experience working with patients with Downs Syndrome, one year of experience working with offenders in a correctional facility, and two years of experience working in a psychiatric hospital. I feel I have a very well-rounded understanding of how to work and adapt my activities to appeal to various types of patients."

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