An assessment will typically be the first step in your child and your family's Occupational Therapy journey.
An assessment provides family members, teachers and caregivers with opportunities to share background information and concerns regarding the child's development through verbal discussion and the completion of written questionnaires.
Assessment sessions provide our therapists with opportunities to interact and engage with a child to establish the child's areas of strength and weakness.
Activities during an assessment are focussed on developmental tasks and educational games specific to each child's age and abilities.
The assessment's outcomes provide valuable insight on how to better support the child's every day performance and will guide the therapist in developing a comprehensive treatment program.
The therapist will make recommendations regarding environmental adaptations, assistive devices and equipment, behavioural strategies, additional therapy and/or medical support.
Our Occupational Therapy practice offers a variety of assessment options specific to your child's age, ability and areas of concern:
Early Years Assessment: A one hour, individual session with the therapist in the practice, during which the child will be presented with structured and unstructured play and educational activities. Non-standardised test, observations and developmental checklists are used to determine the child's performance with regards to their peers
Parents receive a written assessment report plus feedback during a 45 minute session with the therapist, approximately 2 weeks after the assessment.
School Years Assessment: A two hour, individual session with the therapist in the practice, during which the child will be presented with structured and unstructured play and educational tasks. Standardised tests, observations, checklists and questionnaires are used to determine the child's performance with regards to their peers.
Parents receive a written assessment report plus feedback during a 45 minute session with the therapist, approximately 2 weeks after the assessment.
Developmental screenings: Children over the age of 4, with similar needs and abilities may on occasion be screened in groups or pairs. These screenings typically take place at their school
Parents receive a written assessment report plus feedback during a 45 minute session with the therapist, approximately 2 weeks after the assessment.
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