Published in 1994, ZERO TO THREE's
Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC: 0-3) was the first
developmentally based system for diagnosing mental health and developmental disorders in infants and toddlers. Its diagnostic categories reflected the
consensus of a multidisciplinary group of experts in early childhood development and mental health. Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood, Revised (DC: 0-3R) draws on empirical research and clinical practice that have occurred worldwide since 1994. DC: 0-3R is designed to help mental health and other professionals
I have been using DC 0-3 for many years and was excited to be able to study the changes in the nomenclature with this newest revision. There are some interesting changes and additions that require
The changes in the RDC-PA to the DC: 0-3R are very helpful to the field and a compliment to the DSM-IV-TR. Great for classification of young children. Very good efforts in validity and reliability.