Correct positioning is vital
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Sit close to the plate.
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Ensure your mouth is aligned with the
spoon. (See quick set-up instructions)
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Some people like the spoon to stop a
little in front of their mouths.
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Others (particularly people with head
tremor) may need the spoon to come
up to mouth level and then move
forward all the way into their mouth.
First use and avoiding mess
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Start with less food in the plate.
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Start with food of even consistency
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Place food around the outside edge
of the plate.
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Chop food into chewable sized pieces
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Remember, we can all be a little
messy when eating!
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Scooping food
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Push the arm back and down so the
spoon sits in the middle of the plate.
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Keep the spoon down and bring it
forward scooping food against the edge
of the plate.
Avoid flicking
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Push back away from edge of plate as
you lift the spoon to avoid flicking.
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A Plate Flick Guard attachment is
available
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