Functional Capacity Assessment

OT Services Group is a registered Functional Assessment provider!

We provide comprehensive Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA) to identify and document funding needs for NDIS plans. This includes assessment for: equipment, therapy, home modifications, aids and appliances, driving assessment and vehicle modification or other capacity building or daily living support needs (your future needs for NDIS funding).
We also outline core supports and care needs as part of our thorough evaluation process.

Functional Assessment - your passport to the NDIS

What is a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA)?

A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) analyses your functional performance in areas of self care and general day to day activities in and around the home. These assessments are often carried out for participants who are experiencing difficulties in these areas. You or a loved one may be experiencing difficulties due to neurological, musculoskeletal, congenital and degenerative conditions, the ageing process, spinal cord injury or a traumatic brain injury.

How do we help?

Our FCA reports provide detailed information on the person's functional capacity and any restrictions they may experience in carrying out everyday tasks. By using observation, interview, standardised assessments and involving other stakeholders; we are able to offer a comprehensive overview of the person's needs. Our detailed reports include recommendations to identify and overcome limitations & strategies to increase your independence. We can also recommend a regime of care necessary to meet current and future needs, including services and hours.

Your Local Area Coordinator (LAC) or NDIS planner will then use the independent information detailed in your FCA report & to help guide services and allowances included in your NDIS plan & either when you are transitioning onto the NDIS; or creating, reviewing or appealing an NDIS plan.

What do we do?

Our comprehensive FCA assessments and reports address all of the following areas:

Medical and treatment history
Social circumstances & living arrangements
Environmental evaluation & detailed scope of home environment
Summary of personal & self care skills
Summary of domestic activity involvement, including housework, shopping, financial management and home maintenance
Assessment of physical function, including hand function, mobility and seating
Mobility and transfers, including falls risk and mobility devices or aids
Community mobility, including driving and public transport
Work and/ or educational activities
Psycho-social skills, including social interactions and emotional management
Communication skills & any limitations
Recreational and non-vocational activities
Assessment of cognitive skills and any difficulties or limitations
Summary of bowel and bladder management and any difficulties

We will provide a comprehensive summary of occupational limitations with proposed and required interventions to increase participation and independence, and which may include:
>> Care or assistance with participation in personal ADLs
>> Strategies for task modification
>> Capacity building to overcome physical and/or cognitive barriers
>> Assistive technology, aids and equipment
>> Environmental modifications and fixtures
>> Rehabilitation services
>> Core support services