Functional Capacity Assessments can be requested for new and existing NDIS participants of all ages, as well as providing functional reports for those seeking NDIS assistance.
Roisin provides these comprehensive assessments in a timely, concise and personalised way, with minimal wait time. She works with you closely to establish your needs in a personal, professional and thorough manner, providing a comprehensive assessment that helps to inform the NDIS about your disability and how it impacts you.
This service is available throughout the Perth metro area as well as regional and remote areas of WA. It can also often be provided interstate through Telehealth options where appropriate too.
Your functional capacity refers to your ability to do your daily tasks and activities. A Functional Capacity Assessment is an assessment that looks in depth at how your disability has an impact on your day-to-day life across key areas such as mobility and movement, communication, social interaction, learning, self-care and self-management.
There are times in your NDIS journey where you may require one of these to be completed. They can help to identify the need for assistance, specify your needs, funding requirements and services that will assist you to reach your goals.
Assessments include face-to-face parts as well as communication with involved parties as required (with consent) and a thorough report that is provided to the person and to the NDIA.
Functional Capacity Assessments are usually conducted by occupational therapists and often involve:
- An on-site visit and talking with yourself and your family and supports. This is to gain a good understanding of what your goals are, what is important to you and what your daily needs are. Some of your day to day activities may also be observed to gain more information.
- You might be asked to complete some extra questionnaires or standardised assessments if more information is needed yourself, your family and your supports.
- A detailed report is then written about the support you need. This report will also make recommendations about what other help you may need to assist you to meet your goals.
You can get in touch at any time to request a Functional Capacity Assessment.
