Their ability to eat finger foods is possible under the following conditions:
Exclude foods that have strings, such as celery and meat.
Include soft foods that melt in their mouth, such as jelly and ice cream.
Include small pieces of steamed vegetables that require very little chewing, such as broccoli, cauliflower and carrots.
Include small pieces of soft ripe fruit such as melon, berries, and bananas.
Include small marshmallows.
Food must be cut up into small pieces.
A scoop dish for finger foods, such as lima beans in sour cream or small marshmallows, may be enjoyed. Assistance to initiate picking up the food and guidance to the mouth is usually needed.