Overview of DC:0–5™ Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health & Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood

Helps administrators and allied professionals gain a foundation for understanding this diagnostic system.

For Early Childhood Court staff, Case managers, Attorneys, Guardians Ad Litem, DCF Staff, Judiciary, and other professionals working with young children.

Description:

Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC:0–5™) overview training, in this engaging session, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the only diagnostic tool designed specifically for infants and young children—DC:0-5™ Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood, which is crucial for anyone involved in IECMH. We’ll explore the history, purpose, and unique approach of this diagnostic tool, all while emphasizing the importance of developmentally informed, relationship-based, and culturally competent practices. FLORIDA residents only.

Objectives:

• Discover the origins of ZERO TO THREE’s groundbreaking work in early childhood mental health.
• Learn how to define and apply key concepts in infant and early childhood mental health.
• Understand the importance of using the DC:0-5™ for diagnosing and supporting young children.
• Get to know the five Axes of the DC:0-5™ and how they guide comprehensive assessments.

Cost:  $39.00

(email [email protected] if registering 5 or more for a 10% discount code)

1.5 CEs ($10) for Florida LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, and CMSW through CEBrokers. Certificates provided.

Presented By Melissa Bradley, M.A., LMHC
Clinical Director of Mental Health Services at The Florida Center for Early Childhood and Certified Zero to Three trainer in DC:0-5™ since 2020.