Gifted children are those who display extremely high cognitive

Gifted children are those who display extremely high cognitive, academic and/ or performance achievement skills. A child who is gifted may be identified in these areas: high general intellect, creativity, leadership, visual and performing arts, and/ or, emotional and social characteristics. Children who are identified will also receive some form of differentiated instruction plan as […]

The Importance of Play

Several children between the ages of 4 and 13 from the local elementary school are in the ER following a school bus accident caused by a fierce thunder and lightning storm. After receiving treatment for minor cuts and bruises, many children are still in the ER because parents are having a difficult time getting through […]

The Therapeutic Relationship

Emilio is a 5-year-old boy admitted to the pediatric unit with dehydration. His parents work in a small town 90 miles from the hospital, and you are planning his Child Life services as well as looking at his discharge needs. Describe the role and impact of family-centered care in the planning of Emilio’s services. Include […]