COG-b05: Research Adaptive Equipment Needs

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Research Adaptive Equipment Needs
Improve life management skills and increase independence.

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1.Look in the adaptive equipment catalog for the area of self-care
that you selected above. For example, opening jars would be in
the kitchen/cooking section.
2.Look through the section of the catalog you selected and take
notes on items that look helpful to you and items you have
questions about. It is helpful to write down the page numbers
that the items are on. Many of the items will probably be
unfamiliar to you, so don't feel embarrassed to ask questions. 3.Once you have looked at the catalog and have written down the
items and page numbers, ask your occupational therapist to go
over the list with you. Your occupational therapist will be able to
answer your questions and may have specific recommendations
to help you with your list of challenges.

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			Research Adaptive Equipment Needs Improve life management skills and increase independence.


				1.Look in the adaptive equipment catalog for the area of self-care that you selected above. For example, opening jars would be in the kitchen/cooking section. 2.Look through the section of the catalog you selected and take notes on items that look helpful to you and items you have questions about. It is helpful to write down the page numbers that the items are on. Many of the items will probably be unfamiliar to you, so don't feel embarrassed to ask questions. 3.Once you have looked at the catalog and have written down the items and page numbers, ask your occupational therapist to go over the list with you. Your occupational therapist will be able to answer your questions and may have specific recommendations to help you with your list of challenges.