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Child Life and Education Department The Child Life and Education Department addresses the emotional, social, educational and recreational needs of hospitalized children and adolescents. As recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Child Life programs utilize developmentally appropriate activities to minimize stress and anxiety and to foster positive feelings about health care. Certified Child Life Specialists acquaint children and families with the hospital prior to admission, prepare children for medical tests, procedures and surgeries, provide structured play opportunities to promote normal growth and development and incorporate medical play experiences to enhance the child's understanding of medical events. Certified Teachers of the Hospital School Program ensure the continuation of the child's education. Patient Activity Specialists supervise playroom sessions, coordinate games and activities, special events and visitors for children and teens. They also provide bedside activities for patients who are medically unable to leave their room. Child Life and Education services are available to all inpatient care units, clinics, Ambulatory Surgery Center and the Emergency Department.
Times change during the holidays, please call the Child Life and Education Department at 501-364-1412. For more information, contact the department Director, Gloriane Kabat. What is Child Life? Click here to read information from the Child Life Council how Child Life helps to empower children and families to cope with life's challenges. Child Life Services
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For more information call the Child Life and Education Department at
501-364-1412.
Arkansas Children's Hospital, 800 Marshall
St., Little Rock, AR 72202-3591, (501) 364-1100 or TDD (501) 364-1184
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