DC:0-5 - Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood

"DC:0-5TM Version 2.0 enhances the professional's ability to diagnose and treat mental health problems in the earliest years by identifying and describing disorders not addressed in other classification systems and by pointing the way to effective intervention approaches. Individuals across disciplines will find DC:0-5TM Version 2.0 to be an essential guide to diagnostic formulation with infants, young children, and their families, in a wide range of settings. ... includes some clarifying language throughout the manual as well as the inclusion of numerical codes to help facilitate the inclusion of DC:0-5 disorders. Discrete numerical coding provides consistency among various disorder lists and can prevent misunderstanding when translating diagnoses into other languages. Includes disorders occurring in children from birth through 5 years old. Criteria extended to younger ages when appropriate, including, in some cases, to the first year of life. ... Retains the multi-axial system, allowing optimal consideration of context in assessment." –