Shop around to find which version is best for you. If you have trouble moving your wrist, fingers, or arm, try a fork or spoon with a swivel or self-leveling mechanism. Extension spoons and forks to assist with limited range of motion can be set at any angle. Utensils designed to be attached to the palm rather than gripped also are avail able. The angle can be adjusted to compensate for range of motion limits.
Knives come with straight or curved blades, either smooth or serrated, for easier cutting.
A person with use of only one hand can cut food easily by rocking a Nelson knife back and forth across the food. An ordinary pizza cutter can be sharpened and used as a one-handed food cutter. Combination utensils are convenient if you don't use both hands, or if coordination is a problem. Special thanks to the Arizona Technology Access Program at the Institute for Human Development, Northern Arizona University. This brochure is available in alternate formats.