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Certified Child Life Specialists provide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation and education that reduce fear, anxiety, and pain for children and youth.

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Child Life in Cardiology
Leslie Scott, CCLS, uses a customized cardiac teaching doll to help children understand what they may look and feel like after surgery.
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Communication Differences
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Member Spotlight

Morganne Bovee

Morganne Bovee, MPH, CCLS

ACLP member Morganne Bovee, MPH, CCLS, is currently in Peru completing the culminating project for her master's degree in public health from George Washington University. The focus of Morganne's work is the prevalence of autism in the pediatric population and the psychological care available to patients and families.

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Child Life Calendar

Jan
01

ACLP Bulletin - Deadline for Spring Submissions

Jan
01

ACLP Bulletin - Winter Issue

Jan
09

Deadline: Research Recognition Award Applications

Jan
31

Annual maintenance fee due

Mar
27

Virtual Medicine 2019 Conference

Apr
01

ACLP Bulletin - Spring Issue

Apr
01

ACLP Bulletin - Deadline for Summer Submissions

Apr
11

2019 Child Life Annual Conference

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