Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Introduction Substance use disorder (SUD), substance abuse or substance dependency, caused by a recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs, leads to clinically and functionally significant impairment in one’s occupation, such as health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home. SUD can occur regardless of age, gender and ethnicity (DSM-IV, 2013). Various impairments to bodily, mental and social functions may hinder one’s participation in occupations, decrease quality of living (QOL) and life satisfaction; having a QOL and engaging in active daily livings (ADLs) are absolutely imperative for optimal well-being. Therefore, an occupational therapists (OT)s, who is specially trained to maintain or
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In 2006, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)’s children and youth Ad Hoc Committee delineate one of the goals of AOTA’s Centennial Vision for pediatric occupational therapy as, “Studies that examine the emotional and social cost of occupational deprivation and occupational injustice for children and youth such as depression, alcohol and substance abuse, and suicide in disenfranchised youth, and what this is costing emotionally to youth and family as well as to society.” (Brown & Bourke-Taylor, 2014).
Etiology
The etiology of SUD is unknown, but it seems that a habit of persistent use of drugs, a desire to alter mood or to reach desired well-being causes SUD. The specific cause of children and adolescent SUD is unknown. Some possibilities include peer pressure, environment/context, genetic, failure to control impulsiveness and curiosity influences.
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As it continues, SUD hinders social participation in a serious manner. A good social participation can support better peer interaction which was the main caused of substance abuse within the population, what is hindering this occupation should be addressed. Thus, for that reason, therapy session can designed based on MOHO to bring benefit in improving one’s volition; good social
In 2006, American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)’s children and youth Ad Hoc Committee delineate one of the goals of AOTA’s Centennial Vision for pediatric occupational therapy as, “Studies that examine the emotional and social cost of occupational deprivation and occupational injustice for children and youth such as depression, alcohol and substance abuse, and suicide in disenfranchised youth, and what this is costing emotionally to youth and family as well as to society.” (Brown & Bourke-Taylor, 2014).
Etiology
The etiology of SUD is unknown, but it seems that a habit of persistent use of drugs, a desire to alter mood or to reach desired well-being causes SUD. The specific cause of children and adolescent SUD is unknown. Some possibilities include peer pressure, environment/context, genetic, failure to control impulsiveness and curiosity influences.
Alcohol Abuse …show more content…
As it continues, SUD hinders social participation in a serious manner. A good social participation can support better peer interaction which was the main caused of substance abuse within the population, what is hindering this occupation should be addressed. Thus, for that reason, therapy session can designed based on MOHO to bring benefit in improving one’s volition; good social