Efficient and Safer Cooking

BeFriend ASD recommendations to increase safety and independence in the kitchen

BeFriend ASD recommends these Amazon items to help clients increase independence and stay safe in the kitchen. The curated list focuses on safer meal-prep solutions, adapted tools for fine-motor or sensory needs, and essential fire- and heat-safety supplies that we regularly introduce in hands-on lessons at our Astoria meal prep lab.

FIRE/Carbon Monoxide SAFETY:

https://amzn.to/3SSuUie fire blanket

https://amzn.to/463FGp7 fire extinguisher https://amzn.to/3Su0lPH smoke alarm

https://amzn.to/4gpOOce carbon monoxide detector

Items to Make Meal Prep Safer:

https://amzn.to/4cVjcdq heat resistant cooking gloves

https://amzn.to/4qAvFcb cut resistant cooking gloves

Adapted and Easy Kitchen Tools:

https://amzn.to/3UQrtco visual kitchen timer

https://amzn.to/4ghEOTK one touch electric can opener https://amzn.to/3SOhUu4 non-slip rocker knife

https://amzn.to/4quV6Md adaptive one hand cutting board

https://amzn.to/4qEcbni cooking tongs

https://amzn.to/4cBuDa4 adaptive eating aid

https://amzn.to/3UvKReI silverware set with handle

https://amzn.to/4qEcTks washable jar opener & non-slip bowl stabilizer

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Practical items we recommend include nonslip cutting boards; rocker or rounded safety knives designed for controlled cutting motions; built-up-handle utensils and utensils with easy-grip handles to support fine-motor challenges; one-touch electric can openers and jar openers to reduce twisting; silicone baking mats and nonstick cookware that minimize sticking and heavy lifting; and visual timers. For fire safety, we recommend easy to use fire extinguishers rated for kitchen use and compact fire blankets for quick response; and battery-backed smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, or combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.