Psychology
DOI: 10.1300/j004v07n02_07

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The Model of Human Occupation is used as a theoretical framework to review literature on the diagnosis of conduct disorder in adolescence focusing on three levels of treatmcnt: exploratory, competence and achievement.

Abstract

The Model of Human Occupation is used as a theoretical framework to review literature on the diagnosis of conduct disorder in adolescence. Specific occupational dysfunctions typical of this population are highlighted. A Newspaper Treatment Group based on this model is described focusing on three levels of treatmcnt: exploratory, competence and achievement. The purpose of this group is to facilitate healthy adaptation in this population.

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BARON, K. The model of human occupation. Occupational Therapy in Mental Health, 1987, 7: 89–104.