Functional Capacity Assessments
Functional capacity assessments evaluate a person’s ability to perform daily activities including self-care and general day-to-day tasks.
What is a Functional Capacity Assessment?
A functional capacity assessment (FCA) identifies the support needs of an NDIS participant, and helps find opportunities for capacity building. It assesses an individual’s mobility, communication, social interactions, learning, self-management and self-care abilities.
A functional capacity assessment may be needed to give the NDIS a better overview of your child’s needs. Our detailed reports include recommendations to identify and overcome limitations and strategies to increase your child’s independence and build upon their capacity.
A functional capacity assessment may also identify needs for: equipment, home modifications, aids and appliances, or other capacity building or daily living support needs. We will also outline core supports and care needs as part of our thorough evaluation process.
What to expect in the assessment
The assessment process may include parent intake and interviews to provide a clinical background and overview of the family situation. Standardised assessments like the Vineland or PEDI-CAT may be conducted to understand your child’s strengths, challenges, and support needs. Observing your child at home or school can help us see how their environment affects their daily tasks.
We might also talk with other stakeholders and review recent medical and allied health reports. An FCA report gives detailed information on your child’s current functional capacity, and any restrictions they may have in carrying out everyday tasks.
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