Occupational Deprivation

Question 1

Deprivation

Answer 1

• Forced by an external factor (social, economic, environmental, political, geographic).
• Prolonged preclusion from engagement in occupation.

Question 2

Disruption

Answer 2

• Internal or individual circumstances

- Temporary (illness, life, stage, relocation).

Question 3

Types of Deprivation (5)

Answer 3

1. Geographic Isolation
2. Unsatisfactory conditions of employment
3. Incarceration
4. Sex-role Stereotyping
5. Refugeeism

Question 4

Disability & Deprivation

Answer 4

The disability does NOT cause deprivation.
The deprivation is caused by something or someone external to the individual;
-social exclusions
-environmental factors
-Laws or policies

Question 5

Occupational Therapy Application

Answer 5

-Improving overall awareness of the importance of occupation in daily lives can lead to an better understanding of the negative effects of deprivation and disruption.

Question 6

OT Application (occupational justice perspective)

Answer 6

Using an Occupational Justice perspective helps us interpret social issues in the media & recognize the effects on local, national, or global occupations.

Question 7

OT Application funder’s/programs

Answer 7

Make prospective funder’s/programs aware of the value & need for occupation.

Question 8

OT Application (questions/solutions)

Answer 8

Raises questions & considers solutions to change local conditions.

• Reasonable accommodations
• Opportunities for new immigrants or refugees in community
• Speak out collectively in the media.

Question 9

Every Day Practice (4)

Answer 9

• Helps us to provide CLIENT CENTERED practice by taking into account these often overlooked contexts.
• if clients experience deprivation or disruption in their occupations it WILL effect your outcomes.
• It IS you professional responsibility to help them & advocate for them.
• If clients experience deprivation or disruption they are NOT alone.