Principle of Partial Participation
All children can participate in activities to the extent permitted by their disability. Participation supported by..
Strategies1. Modifying Materials
2. Modifying or Altering Task Requirements (Change the Rules)
3. Prompting /Mediation(peer or adult)
4. Providing Direct Assistance (peer or adult)
Modifying Materials
• Zipper extender / velcro fasteners
• C-clamps to stabilize materials
• Dowel grasps on puzzle pieces
• Microswitch to activate toys / appliances
• Materials are larger or smaller
Modifying or Altering Task Requirement
(Change the Rules)
• Shake in container vs. wisk
• Roller vs. paint brush
• Spray water on tempera paint
• Reduce # of items to complete
(e.g. fewer items - sort/string together)
Prompting / Mediation - Peer/Adult
• Proving graduated assistance according to Hierarchy of Prompting Model
Physical AssistanceMaterials CueingPeer or Adult ModelingVerbal Prompting
Providing Direct Assistance - Peer/Adult
• Complete part of task for child where disability or cognitive impairment limit potential for learning……
opening containercutting with scissors
opening belt bucklesqueezing
toothpaste