OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSESSMENTS
Understanding Needs, Abilities and Challenges
Some key areas for occupational therapy assessments include:
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): an individual's ability to perform self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and feeding.
- Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs): an individual's skills in more complex activities such as: meal preparation, household chores, medication management and managing finances
- Sensory Processing: how individuals process and respond to sensory information including: touch, sight, sound, taste and smell.
- Motor Skills: an individual's fine motor skills (e.g., handwriting, manipulation of small objects) and gross motor skills (e.g., balance, coordination, mobility).
- Cognitive Abilities: cognitive functions such as: attention, memory, problem-solving, decision-making and executive functioning.
- Perceptual Skills: an individual's ability to interpret and make sense of sensory information including: spatial awareness, depth perception and body awareness.
- Social and Emotional Functioning: an individual's social skills, emotional regulation, self-awareness and ability to engage in meaningful social interactions.
- Environmental Factors: the impact of the physical and social environment on an individual's occupational performance, including accessibility, safety and support systems.
By assessing these areas occupational therapists can identify an individual’s strengths, limitations and areas for intervention. This information guides the development of personalised treatment plans to promote independence, enhance functional abilities and improve overall well-being. We provide occupational therapy assessments for individuals on the Gold Coast, Logan, Toowoomba, Brisbane and Hervey Bay
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Our founder
Empowering Inclusive Well-being through Sara's Expertise in Disability, Aged Care and Rehabilitation
Our founder Sara has extensive experience in the disability, aged care and rehabilitation space. The unique perspective provided by Sara’s dual qualifications in Occupational Therapy and Exercise Physiology is what drove her to want to create an environment where people are supported in all aspects of their well-being.
Pioneering a paradigm shift in disability, aged care and rehabilitation services redefining what's possible for individuals with disabilities and in aged care.
Driving innovation and collaboration to revolutionise the way we support and empower people, fostering a future of limitless opportunities. Supporting clients in clinic and in their own homes.
COMMONLY USED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSESSMENTS
Some commonly used assessments at SHY Rehab include:
- WHODAS 2.0 (World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0): It assesses functioning and disability across various life domains, including cognition, mobility, self-care and participation, providing a comprehensive evaluation of overall functioning and determining the impact of disability on the individual’s daily life.
- MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment): It measures cognitive abilities including: attention, memory, language and visuospatial skills. The MoCA is a widely used screening tool to detect mild cognitive impairments and assess cognitive functioning in individuals with suspected cognitive decline.
- FIM (Functional Independence Measure) and WeeFIM (Functional Independence Measure for Children): These assessments evaluate an individual's level of independence in activities of daily living such as: self-care, mobility and cognition. The FIM and WeeFIM provide standardised measures of functional abilities and help in determining the level of assistance required for individuals to perform daily tasks.
- PEDI (Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory): It assesses functional abilities and caregiver assistance required for children with disabilities across self-care, mobility and social function. The PEDI provides valuable information about a child's functional limitations and helps in planning interventions and monitoring progress over time.
- LSP-16 (Life Skills Profile - 16): It measures an individual's performance and satisfaction with various life skills including: self-care, community integration and productivity, assessing overall life skills and identify areas for support or intervention
- McMaster Handwriting Assessment: It evaluates handwriting skills including: legibility, letter formation and speed. Which enables an assessment of an individual's fine motor skills and handwriting abilities, which are important for academic performance and daily activities requiring written communication.
- Vineland-3: It assesses adaptive behaviour including: communication, daily living skills, socialisation and motor skills providing a comprehensive measure of an individual's adaptive functioning across various domains.
- MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination): It is a widely used screening tool to assess cognitive function, including orientation, memory, attention, language and visuospatial skills identifying potential cognitive impairments and providing a snapshot of an individual's cognitive abilities.
Our Approach
Schedule a convenient appointment to discuss your needs and explore how our services can support you on your journey towards an improved, healthy lifestyle which promotes your independence.
Schedule a meeting with our experienced clinicians to discuss your goals, challenges and personalised strategies for enhancing your well-being and achieving your desired outcomes.
Expert evaluations and in-depth assessments to provide precise diagnoses and insights for effective treatment planning and support.
Embark on a transformative journey towards growth, healing and empowerment as you commence your personalised sessions tailored to your unique needs and goals.
