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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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)

6. 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