Child Life
Child Life specialists work with children and families to help them cope with the extra challenges of living with chronic illness.
Services available
- Helping patients deal with medical procedures by teaching them coping skills and providing a chance to "play through" situations
- Helping patients better understand their illness or injury
- Coordinating support group opportunities for patients
- Helping patients communicate with classmates and teachers about their experience; helping patients have a more successful school experience
Contact our team
For more information or to access these services, please ask to speak with the Child Life specialist at your appointment or contact Child Life services directly at 682-885-4048.
You may also contact our specialists by program:
- Neurology Clinic
Kathryn "Kat" Davitt, MOT, CCLS
682-885-5872
- Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)
Ana Sanders, M.Ed., CCLS
682-885-4973
- Rehab Care Unit (RCU) and Transitional Care Unit (TCU)
Amber Lafferty, BS, CCLS
682-885-7421
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Kristen LaBoon, BA, CCLS
682-885-1636
Lindsey Berger, BS, CCLS
682-885-1636
