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