The DECA Infant Toddler Program is a strength-based assessment and planning system for children ages 4 weeks up to 36 months. Based on resilience theory, this comprehensive system is made up of a 5-step designed to support early childhood teachers, mental health professionals, home visitors and families in their goal of helping children develop healthy social/emotional skills and reduce challenging behaviors.
Meets the following competencies towards Endorsement®: Screening & Assessment; Infant/Young Child Development and Behavior; Relationship-based, Therapeutic Practice; Collaborating; Intervention/Treatment Planning (III, IV); Developmental Guidance (III, IV).