Occupational Therapy Assessment
Occupational Therapy Assessments for Daily Living and Independence
Allied Health 2U provides occupational therapy assessments in Sydney, Melbourne, and across Australia via mobile home visits and telehealth.
Occupational Therapy Assessments which can sometimes also be referred to as Functional Capacity Assessment are generally used to ascertain and individuals functional status and needs.
Our mobile occupational therapists are able to complete theses assessment through face to face mobile consultations or online occupational therapy consultations.
Occupational Therapists are generally the best placed allied health professionals to complete a functional capacity assessment as they look holistically at an individuals needs. Occupational Therapist are able to complete functional asessments 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:
The main purpose of an Occupational Therapy assessment is to ascertain the level of supports an individual needs such that they can live their life to the fullest.
Occupational therapy assessments 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 assesments may be required depending on an inviduals 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 take:
An Occupational Therapy assessment 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
As an NDIS provider, Occupational Therapists at Allied Health 2U have the skills and experience to work in challenging and complex environments. Occupational Therapists can assist NDIS participants to help meet their goals around independence, participation in the commuity and well-being. In addition Occupational Therapists at Allied Health2U can assist NDIS participants with access to home modifications, assistive technology, capacity building, 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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