DC:0–5™ (Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood) Version 2.0 is the definitive diagnostic manual for professionals working with children from birth through age 5. Used worldwide by clinicians and early childhood specialists, it offers a developmentally grounded approach to identifying and treating mental health and developmental disorders in the earliest years, when intervention matters most.

First introduced in 1994 and widely trusted across disciplines, Version 2.0 sharpens clinical precision through a comprehensive five-axis system that integrates developmental context, relationships, and psychosocial stressors. It equips professionals to diagnose conditions not fully addressed in other systems, apply criteria with confidence, communicate clearly across teams, and align with standardized diagnostic codes. The result is earlier identification, stronger care planning, and better outcomes for children and families.

Fully updated to reflect current research and clinical practice, Version 2.0 includes refined guidance for children up to age 5, expanded considerations for younger ages, and updated diagnostic algorithms for emerging and evolving disorders.

Fortalezca la manera en que apoya el desarrollo socioemocional, cognitivo y del lenguaje de los bebés y niños pequeños con habilidades esenciales basadas en la práctica.

An essential resource for managers and program leaders, this practical guide tackles one of the most pressing challenges in early childhood settings: how to balance reflective and administrative supervision effectively. With a clear focus on blended supervision models, it delivers actionable strategies and real-world insights that help leaders strengthen staff performance, build reflective capacity, and create healthier, more responsive programs. For anyone responsible for guiding teams and improving outcomes for children and families, this book is a must-read.

This compassionate and practical guide supports clinicians, educators, and caregivers as they help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers navigate the death of a parent or primary caregiver. It explores how young children experience and express grief, including responses to sudden or violent loss, and offers thoughtful, real-world case vignettes that bring therapeutic approaches to life. Grounded in clinical insight, the book provides meaningful guidance for supporting young children through one of life’s most difficult transitions.

A foundational bestseller in infant and early childhood mental health, Don’t Hit My Mommy! is a trusted and practical resource for professionals. It offers clear, trauma-informed guidance for addressing behavioral and mental health challenges in young children exposed to violence within their closest relationships. Grounded in clinical expertise and real-world experience, the book provides actionable strategies for intervention and healing, making it an essential tool for practitioners across disciplines.

This valuable book outlines the key steps in creating a system of reflective supervision within an early childhood program to improve services, support staff, and better meet the needs of children and families. With chapters written by leading experts, this book provides answers to the critical questions that every program needs to know to launch reflective supervision and lists activities that can be used to build the reflective capacity within a staff.

Honoring Voices is a powerful collection of stories that explores relationship-based practices in infant and early childhood mental health (IECMH). Grounded in core IECMH theory, the book offers real-world reflections from diverse professionals, highlighting how equity, vulnerability, and authenticity shape healing relationships with young children and families across cultures and contexts.