S.D. Admin. R. 67:54:09:11.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 54, October 28, 2024

Section 67:54:09:11.01 - Specialized therapy

Specialized therapy means:

(1) Art therapy used to:

(a) Increase awareness of self and others;

(b) Cope with symptoms, stress, or traumatic experiences; and

(c) Enhance cognitive abilities.

(2) Music therapy, provided individually or in groups, used to help recipients improve their:

(a) Cognitive functioning;

(b) Motor skills;

(c) Emotional development;

(d) Affective development;

(e) Behavior;

(f) Social skills; and

(g) Quality of life.

(3) Hippotherapy or therapeutic horseback riding used to promote the use of the movement of the horse as a treatment strategy in physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy sessions.

Specialized therapy services must be provided by state or national board-certified therapists.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:54:09:11.01

50 SDR 063, effective 11/27/2023

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1.