Eating is very slow and they may need two to three times the usual amount of time to eat. Food must be cut up into small pieces without strings because stringy and not chewed lumps are not noticed and choking is a hazard. Verbal encouragement to continue eating is often necessary.
Prevent spills by filling the cup half full.
Be sure that hot foods and liquids have cooled down before placing them in front of the person because they probably will not check them.