Overview

This module focuses on putting together the core concepts of supporting participation of all children. Participants will practice using CARA's Kit with a real life case study and problem solve adaptations to increase participation and independence for young children in various situations.

Estimated Time to Complete: 1 1/2 hours

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify core concepts of supporting participation of all children
  • Analyze how to use Cara's Kit with a real life case study
  • Apply the problem-solving process associated with CARA's Kit to various situations

Author and Presenter:

Philippa Campbell, Ph.D. is an Occupational Therapist who was formerly Professor, Occupational Therapy Department, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences and currently serves as a collaborator within the Center for Outcomes and Measurement. She is self-employed and provides consultation and contract services to a number of states, colleges, universities, and public health corporations with an emphasis on inclusion, early intervention for high need infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and family-centered intervention approaches. Over a more than 30-year career, Dr. Campbell has conducted numerous studies and published articles and books related to teaching (e.g., coaching) families, participation and inclusion of children in home, school, and community settings, and use of adaptation and assistive technology interventions with a special emphasis on children with significant and complex needs.

Additional Documents

Adaptation Hierarchy

Adaptation Ideas for Classroom Use

Adaptation Matrix

Adaptation Notes (Fillable Template)

All About ME!

Blank Adaptation Matrix

CARA Posters

CARA's Checklist of Priorities and Concerns

Caregiver Assessment of Activities and Routines

Helping Children Be Independent and Successful Using Visual Supports

STEMIE: A Guide to Adaptations

STEMIE: A Guide to Teaching Practices

Using Assistive Devices to Help Children

Credit/CEUs:

  • OCCRRA - This module has received the Ohio Approved (OA) Designation.

    To receive credit, please enter your Ohio Professional Registry OPIN in your Profile. If you do not know your OPIN, or you need to create one so that you receive Ohio-approved training, visit occrra.org. When you have completed an approved module, you will submit it to OCCRRA by following the prompts provided. If you have any questions about this credit, please email CEU_info@ocali.org.

  • DODD - This module is eligible for one and a half (1.5) unit hours in the area(s) of EI developmental specialist/supervisor, EI service coordinator/supervisor, and service and support administration as approved by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

    To download a DODD-specific certificate, add DODD as a CE Provider in your Profile.

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