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* '''Sit in a seat which supports their back and arms, with feet resting on a firm surface'''
* '''Sit close to a flat surface (legs underneath and stomach almost touching table)'''
* '''Have a firm surface for their elbows'''
* '''Have food, drink and aids within reach'''
* '''Have a non-slippery surface so plates and bowls do not move'''
* '''Use their stronger hand<ref>World Health Organization.  Training in Assistive Products Modules. 2020.  Available from: https://www.gate-tap.org/all-modules/</ref>'''
 
 
 
Resources:
 
* [https://www.aota.org/~/media/Corporate/Files/Publications/CE-Articles/CEA_August_2020.pdf Allison Sullivan OT, DOT O, Helfrich C. Self-Feeding With the Adult Population: Back to Basics]
* [https://www.theottoolbox.com/adaptive-equipment-for-eating/ The OT Toolbox: Adaptive Equipment for Eating]
* [[Shower and Toilet Chairs]]
* [[Dressing Aids]]
* [[Assistive Technology: Self Care and Environment Products|Self-Care Assistive Technologies]]

Revision as of 16:01, 15 July 2022

  • Sit in a seat which supports their back and arms, with feet resting on a firm surface
  • Sit close to a flat surface (legs underneath and stomach almost touching table)
  • Have a firm surface for their elbows
  • Have food, drink and aids within reach
  • Have a non-slippery surface so plates and bowls do not move
  • Use their stronger hand[1]


Resources:

  1. ↑ World Health Organization. Training in Assistive Products Modules. 2020. Available from: https://www.gate-tap.org/all-modules/
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