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2012

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Professional Clinicians' Views And Use Of Dc: 0-3r, Jennifer Chasco May 2012

Professional Clinicians' Views And Use Of Dc: 0-3r, Jennifer Chasco

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

In 1996, the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood was published to address the paucity of options for addressing infant and toddler mental health. Currently in its revised version and referred to as DC: 0-3R, it is designed to help professionals formulate a comprehensive assessment of infant and toddler mental health and relational issues. This paper addresses current research on infant and toddler mental health, the importance of prevention and early intervention, and the role of DC: 0-3R in these areas. Since professional perspective can ultimately influence the diagnostic process, this study focuses …