Top 10 Reasons to Call a Child Life Specialist - Lutheran Children's Hospital

Child/ Patient needs preparation for invasive procedure.
Child/ Patient is having difficulty coping with a necessary procedure
(i.e., crying, fighting, or hiding).
Child/ Patient exhibits oppositional behavior (refusing to cooperate without anger or hostility).
Child/ Patient or siblings express specific fears to staff, needing follow up.
Child/ Patient is perceived by staff as withdrawn.
Child/ Patient is having difficulty taking meds.
Child/ Patient is admitted or newly diagnosed with chronic illness or is developmentally delayed.
Child/ Patient admitted having recently experienced traumatic loss (Including when a child/ patient, sibling, or family need support with loss, death, or help with making memory kits).
Child/ Patient admitted for injuries resulting from a traumatic accident (i.e., MVA, fire, etc).
Child/ Patient whose injuries or diagnosis has resulted from suspected child abuse.