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What is

child-life specialist

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Pronunciation: /ʧaɪld laɪf ˈspɛʃəlɪst/

child-life specialist

Definition

A health care professional who is trained in the emotional and developmental needs of children. A child-life specialist helps children and their families understand medical issues and gives psychological and emotional support. Also called child-life worker.