ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Child life specialists work with kids of all ages, and that includes babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
UW Health describes a child life specialist as s a trained professional who supports the developmental, emotional and psychological needs of children during medical visits, procedures and hospitalizations.
One of the most important aspects of a child life specialist is to help support siblings, including those who can’t visit the NICU. Clark explains the Child Life team at UW provides resources to help siblings feel included and supported when they are unable to visit the NICU…