Auntie how do you eat?

Out of the mouths of babes and this from my nine year old niece a few months ago as we sat eating supper one night. No, I was in no way offended! Yes, I was delighted to have answered her question.

My niece Faith is a very bright and observant little girl and as she sat next to me on this occasion, I could sense that she wanted to ask me something. I could hear her whispering to my sister-in-law but could not really hear what she was asking or saying. Then I heard my sister-in-law telling her to go ahead and ask me and she did: “Auntie how do you eat?”

So I told her and showed her how I did and she closed her eyes and tried it out and she understood. She got it! Ah yes, kids! They never cease thinking and asking.

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Eating by touch

Yes, you heard me! I often eat by touch. No, I do not pick up my food with my fingers. I use my knife and fork to help navigate the food on my plate. Believe it or not, using touch to decipher the difference between and among such foods as rice, potatoes, pasta, meat, beans, peas, and vegetables does indeed work.

I run my knife and fork lightly over my food to get an idea as to what I am eating. That is, if I am not the one who has laid it out on my plate or if someone has not told me before hand. I do the same for desserts and soups. It works like a charm.

I'm Donna J. Jodhan your friendly accessibility advocate wishing you a terrific day and encouraging you to go out there and share my blogs with others. Visit www.nfb.org to learn more.