Occupational Therapy Assessment Sydney
Occupational Therapy Assessments for Daily Living and Independence
Allied Health 2U provides Occupational Therapy Assessments in Sydney and Greater Sydney, delivered through mobile home visits and telehealth. Our Sydney OT Assessment service is available across the CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, Northern Beaches, North Shore, Western Sydney, South Western Sydney, and surrounding regions.
Occupational Therapy Assessments, which are sometimes also referred to as Functional Capacity Assessments, are used to ascertain an individual's functional status and needs.
Our mobile occupational therapists in Sydney are able to complete theses assessment through face to face mobile consultations or online occupational therapy consultations. whichever best suits the participant's circumstances.
Occupational Therapists are generally the best placed allied health professionals to complete a functional capacity assessment as they look holistically at an individuals needs. Our Sydney OTs complete functional assessments for individuals living in the community with physical needs, psychosocial needs or a combination of both.
Depending on an individuals condition, other professional can also complete functional capacity assessment such as a mobile physiotherapist or a psychologist.
What is the purpose of an Occupational Therapy Assessment in Sydney?
The main purpose of an Occupational Therapy Assessment in Sydney is to ascertain the level of supports an individual needs so that they can live their life to the fullest.
Occupational Therapy Assessments in Sydney will also consider whether an individual may require certain equipment, technology, or modifications to enable them to live their life more independently. After an initial Occupational Therapy Assessment, further assessments may be required depending on an individual's needs, such as:
- Complex Home modification assessments
- Assistive Technology assessments
- Paediatric assessments (including sensory or motor)
- Mental Health Occupational therapy
How long does an Occupational Therapy Assessment in Sydney take?
An Occupational Therapy Assessment in Sydney generally takes between 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the complexity of each case. Further time is then required for reporting and follow up if needed.
Telehealth or Mobile Occupational Therapy for NDIS participants in Sydney
As an NDIS provider, Occupational Therapists at Allied Health 2U have the skills and experience to work in challenging and complex environments across Sydney. Our Sydney OTs can assist NDIS participants to help meet their goals around independence, participation in the community, and wellbeing. Allied Health 2U can also assist Sydney NDIS participants with access to home modifications, assistive technology, capacity building, and recommendations regarding the level of care participants require.
Who requires an Occupational Therapy Assessment?
An Occupational Therapy Assessment may be required by anyone where their function needs to be assessments and appropriate supports, therapy or equipment is required to be provided. Occupational Therapists work with a diverse population of individuals including:
Our Occupational Therapists have the skills and ability to work with a range of clients with varying needs. Occupational Therapy Assessments can be completed face to face, via telehealth or over the phone.
Service Area for Occupational Therapy Assessments
Our Mobile Occupational therapy team is currently servicing Sydney and the greater sydney region and Melbourne. Through our telehealth services we are able to provide Occupational Therapy Assessments throughout Australia.
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