Editor’s Note: The following is a glossary of selected terms as they are used by the authors in this issue pertaining to the information in their articles. The DC:0–5: Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC: 0–5; ZERO TO THREE, 2016) provides a more extensive glossary for the manual.
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Axes (also, multiaxial system)
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A multiaxial system refers to different dimensions of functioning that influence a diagnosis. There are five axes in the DC:0–5 classification system:
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Caregiving environment
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The web of caregiving relationships, whether in the same household or not, surrounding the infant/young child which might include co-parenting relationships, siblings, and other important family relationships that affect the infant’s/young child’s development.
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Comorbidity
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The existence or presence of more than one disorder at the same time.
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Crosswalk
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A mechanism or approach to comparing content from one system to another.
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Cultural formulation
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A cultural formulation is the part of the assessment process that enables a provider to appreciate the many ways in which a child’s development and behavior are shaped by cultural practices and values.
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Developmental competence/Competencies
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Demonstrated ability to navigate developmentally appropriate or expected social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical/motoric tasks
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Nosology
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A classification or list of disorders.
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ZERO TO THREE. (2016). DC:0–5TM: Diagnostic classification of mental health and developmental disorders of infancy and early childhood (DC: 0–5).
Suggested Citation
ZERO TO THREE. (2021). Jargon buster: A glossary of selected terms. ZERO TO THREE Journal, 42(2), 99.
