Occupational Therapy Assessment

Occupational Therapy Assessment

Comprehensive functional assessments for people with complex conditions and injuries

What We Assess

We provide specialised, comprehensive OT assessments for people living with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, catastrophic injury, and other neurological conditions. Assessments are conducted in your home and community to capture a realistic picture of everyday function.

  • Safety, potential for improvement, and future goals
  • Physical function: strength, mobility, upper limb control, motor planning
  • Cognitive functions: memory, attention, problem-solving, planning & organisation
  • Daily living: personal care, household tasks, community participation
  • Environmental & equipment needs: seating, mobility aids, home modifications

How the Assessment Works

  1. Initial Consultation & History GatheringWe begin with your story: your injury or condition, health history, current supports, challenges, and what your goals are.
  2. Observation & Standardised TestingWe visit your home or community setting, observe daily tasks, administer standardised cognitive & physical measures, and evaluate how your environment supports or hinders you.
  3. Report & RecommendationsA detailed written report outlines your functional abilities, identified areas of difficulty, equipment or home modification recommendations, and a plan for therapy or support services.

What You Get & What to Expect

Following the assessment, many clients proceed to occupational therapy rehabilitation to work towards their identified goals with ongoing, hands-on support.

  • A tailored plan based on your unique strengths and needs, focused on meaningful goals
  • Clear guidance on assistive technology, home modifications or specialised equipment if needed
  • Cognitive supports: strategies and tools to help with planning, memory, organisation or managing daily tasks
  • An approach that is empathetic, respectful, and collaborative — you are at the centre of the process

Frequently Asked Questions

An OT assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of your functional abilities — what you can do independently, where you need support, and what could improve with intervention. At Solve OT, assessments are conducted in your home and community to capture a realistic picture of your everyday environment. We look at physical function, cognition, daily living skills, equipment needs, safety, and your goals for recovery.

The assessment begins with a detailed discussion about your history, current challenges, and goals. We then observe you performing everyday tasks in your home or community, administer standardised cognitive and physical tests where appropriate, and evaluate your environment for safety and suitability. The result is a clear, tailored picture of your strengths and support needs.

This depends on the complexity of your situation. A standard functional assessment typically takes 2–3 hours. Comprehensive assessments for complex or catastrophic injuries may take longer across one or more sessions.

Following the assessment you will receive a detailed written report outlining your functional abilities, identified areas of difficulty, equipment or home modification recommendations, and a plan for therapy or support services. The report is tailored to your goals and the purpose of the referral.

Yes. Home-based assessments are a core part of how we work. Assessing someone in their own environment gives the most accurate picture of how they function day-to-day and allows us to identify practical solutions that suit their actual living situation.

We work within iCare, NDIS (self and plan managed), WorkCover, CTP, and private funding. Contact us to discuss your specific scheme and funding situation.