The “Q” Scoop Spoon
Purpose
FOP Community Member Charis created this scoop spoon to help her eat independently, even with limited arm movements. She had multiple versions created to figure out how to meet her needs. She says” since I have very limited arm movements, it was very difficult to use regular spoons, especially eating rice and thick soups. I already tried different types of spoons, even those adaptive spoons found online or the previous ones which were suggested by my PT/OT. That’s why I creatively designed this useful yet sustainable “scoop spoon.”
How to make
Items Needed: Wood, Carving Tools, Food Grade Varnish/ Polish
- Measure the length of wood needed to meet your needs
- Use woodcarving tools to create a scoop or bowl into the wood
- Polish with food grade varnish to make the wood smooth
This tool was created as part of the 2025 Ability Toolbox Homemade Tools Contest. More information about the contest can be found on the IFOPA Webpage. The IFOPA would like to thank The Radiant Hope Foundation for their generous financial support of this program.