Initial Functional Needs Assessment
Our occupational therapists can conduct an initial functional needs assessment to examine your ability to perform normal daily activities. They can then develop strategies to make these activities easier.
We come to your home for this assessment so we can see how you function in your most familiar environment. We may need to assess your ability to manage personal care, domestic tasks and community access/participation.
This assessment shows which functional activities are most important to you. This helps us establish goals and treatment priorities to help you get back to living your best life as soon as possible.
Then your occupational therapist will discuss strategies to improve your function, including rehabilitation, compensation strategies and even modifications to your environment.
During the assessment, the therapist may:
We estimate that this service will take approximately 8–10 hours.
This includes:
Additional hours may be needed to carry out any therapist recommendations that could help you achieve your goals in the longer term.
Every person is on a different journey, and everyone will meet roadblocks along the way. For some people, just being able to do everyday tasks can be lifechanging. This is why our therapists are trained in a range of health sciences. This allows us to take a holistic approach to your care and tailor services to your needs.
Our therapists are registered with:
