Students may struggle with holding utensils along with opening containers due to the lack of a good pincer grasp and hand strength.Â
Give one direction at a time. After one action is successfully completed, add another direction.
Help the student physically move through the action of opening or closing containers and using utensils.
Weighted utensils for students with difficulties with body awareness and discrimination of touch sensations.
Use zip lock bags, which are easier to manipulate than plastic containers like Tupperware.