Functional capacity assessments are completed by an Occupational Therapist to identify the level and type of support for NDIS participants.

These typically comprise of family interviews, clinical observations and use of standardised measures in accordance with NDIS guidelines.

Initial Assessments are completed by an Occupational Therapy to identify areas of concern in your child’s development.

An initial assessment is typically completed before we begin regular therapy services. It is a thorough assessment of your child’s abilities including:

• Gross Motor Skills

• Fine Motor Skills

• Handwriting Skills

• Social and Play Skills

• Sensory Skills

• Emotional Regulation Skills

• Self-Care Skills

Sensory profiles are used to identify if your child has sensory differences. They allow us to work with families to develop coping strategies and improve daily function.The body sensory system is comprised of the following 8 senses:

• Vision

• Hearing

• Smell

• Taste

• Touch

• Balance (vestibular)

• Body awareness (proprioception)

• Interoception (internal sensations such as temperature, pain and toileting)

Some children may experience sensory differences in one or more of these areas.