Overview
This lecture covers how to determine object, space, and social demands in occupational therapy activities, including definitions and examples of key terms.
Object Demands
- Tools are reusable objects that help complete an activity, like toothbrushes, keys, and scissors.
- Supplies are items that become depleted during the activity, such as paint, paper, thread, and toothpaste.
- Equipment refers to larger instruments or appliances, often machines or sets of objects, like refrigerators, drills, computers, and cars.
- Properties describe aspects or qualities of objects used, such as "olive oil," "red paint," "unleaded gas," or "unscented cleaner."
- Resources can include intangible items like money, people, transportation, and time.
Space Demands
- Space demands are aspects of the physical environment required for the activity.
- Examples include room size, arrangement, surface type, lighting, temperature, noise level, humidity, and ventilation.
Social Demands
- Social demands relate to what is expected from participants, especially during group or collaborative activities.
- They include communication rules, behavior standards, and are influenced by culture and social context.
- The same activity may have different social rules depending on the setting.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Tools — reusable objects needed to complete an activity.
- Supplies — items that are consumed or depleted during an activity.
- Equipment — large machines or appliances used in activities.
- Properties — descriptive qualities or aspects of objects involved.
- Resources — intangible supports like money, people, or time.
- Space Demands — physical environment factors required for an activity.
- Social Demands — expectations and rules for interaction in activities.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Review examples of each type of demand for different activities.
- Practice identifying object, space, and social demands in a chosen activity.