Principle of
Partial Participation
All children can participate in
activities to the extent
permitted by their
disability. Participation
supported by..
Strategies
1. 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
Assistance
 Materials Cueing
 Peer or Adult Modeling
 Verbal Prompting
Providing Direct Assistance Peer/Adult
• Complete part of task for child where
disability or cognitive impairment limit
potential for learning……
opening container
cutting with scissors
opening belt buckle
squeezing toothpaste