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. 2021 Jun 28;8(7):555. doi: 10.3390/children8070555
Category of Support Strategy Specific Support Strategy or Characteristic of Support Strategy
Strategies aiming to recognize and assess pain levels Use of colored cards to notify teachers of pain
Use of “traffic light colors” or “faces” to assess and indicate the level of pain
Use of aids by children as an indication of pain state
Proximity in class assisted monitoring
Adaptations and use of aids Providing indoor space during breaks and lunchtime
Assisting handwriting (pencil grips; laptop to type work; touch-typing programs; dictation/scribe; occupational therapy hand exercises; encourage breaks)
Assisting sitting (provide a chair, bench, or a cushion)
Opportunities for rest & participation according to child’s capability Regular breaks during activities and throughout school day
Reduced school day
Participation led by child’s capability
Qualities characterizing strategies Discreet
Socially inclusive
Flexible