Utilize clinical reasoning to facilitate occupation-based interventions to focus on promotion,
compensation, adaptation, and prevention.
* Demonstrate strategies that remediate and/or compensate for deficits in cognition, vision, and
behavioral health.
* Explain the need for and demonstrate strategies with devices used to enhance occupational
performance.
* Demonstrate, evaluate, and utilize the principles to instruct and train the client, caregiver, family,
significant others, and communities at the level of the audience.
Instructions:
1. The lead therapist will be responsible for creating and designing an informatic handout to
describe and instruct the patient & caregiver in the education and use of adaptive techniques,
safety education, precautions or contraindications, or adaptive device(s). (2 pts. – Created handout,
relevant to patient & DX)
** Visualize yourself reviewing the handout with your client to ensure you include relevant and
important information for them to refer. Be sure offers thorough information and is in layman’s terms
for ease of understanding.***
2. The informatic handout must address the following:
a. Client demographics/date (1pt.)
b. visual image(s) when possible (1pt.)
c. Safety considerations & Precautions (1pt.)
d. Simple directions on how to use/operate device OR how what to abide by (1pt.)
e. Application steps (when applicable)
f. Care instructions (when applicable)
Introduction:
This handout provides information and instructions on using one-handed cutting techniques and adaptive utensils to promote independence and safety during mealtimes.
Safety Considerations:
One-Handed Cutting Techniques:
Adaptive Utensils:
Choosing the Right Utensil:
Care Instructions:
Additional Tips:
Remember:
With practice and the use of these techniques and utensils, you can continue to enjoy mealtimes independently and safely. If you have any questions or concerns, please consult your occupational therapist or healthcare provider.