COOKING BAKING Using Food Preparation activities to work

COOKING/ BAKING Using Food Preparation activities to work on treatment goals

Uses and benefits of cooking and baking in TR Important Life Skill: while many enjoy as a hobby, these skills are also used in independent living. Tangible Result: automatic reinforcement in edible final product Incorporates a variety of skills Sensory Stimulation: variety of senses involved

Skills used in common cooking activities tasks? Gathering Supplies: planning, organization Reading Recipe: reading, following directions, sequencing Identifying Ingredients: object recognition and purpose identification Measuring: motor skills, math skills, eye-hand coordination Mixing: Strength, Gross Motor Skills Socialization (if group effort): communication and sharing Evaluating Progress: judgment, problem solving Clean-up: responsibility

Safety and Cleanlinessrecautions • Infection Control: Always wash hands before and after handling food. Use gloves for clients, supervise for possible unsanitary behaviors • Sharp objects: supervise the use of knives, can openers, mixers and other sharp objects • Heated Devices: supervise use of oven, stove, hot plates, etc.

DPrecautions Choose recipes that all participants can eat. Be aware of: Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease Special Diets (Puree, Mechanical Soft, Lactose Intolerant, etc. ) Food Allergies (Strawberries, peanuts, etc. ) Choking Precautions (thickened liquids)

Be creative! A kitchen with stove/oven is ideal, but food prep activities can still be done without. Consider: No Bake Items (pudding, cheese & crackers, etc. ) Blender Drinks (milkshakes, fruit smoothies, etc. ) Crock Pot Meals (soups, stews, chili, etc. ) Electric Skillet Pans (grilled sandwiches, pancakes, eggs, etc. ) Fresh Food Items (Fruit salads, vegetables and dip, etc. ) Bread Machines (Fresh Bread Items) Microwave recipies