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Functional Capacity Assessment for Children

When your child has a disability, getting early intervention support and their needed assistive equipment can be crucial to helping them grow up happy and healthy.

Of course, this can be quite costly, which is why getting support and funding through the NDIS can make a massive difference to many families of children with disabilities.

A Functional Capacity Assessment for your child can facilitate your child's NDIS funding application. 
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What exactly is a Functional Capacity Assessment?

A functional capacity assessment is a methodical and evidence-based report that outlines how a person's disability affects or limits their daily life.

A qualified assessor, such as our occupational therapists, observes the client as they go about different everyday tasks. The assessor evaluates the client in various aspects of life, including:

  • Physical, e.g., strength, pain, gross and fine motor skills
  • Cognitive, eg., ability to learn, read, memorise
  • Mobility, e.g., gait and stability
  • Emotional, e.g., emotional regulation
  • Self-care, e.g., hygiene, feeding oneself
  • Social, e.g., communication and interpersonal relationships

After observing for several hours, the assessor will then create a detailed report outlining the client's strenghts and limitations, as well as recommendations for support or equipment.

The FCA report can be included in your child's NDIS application, whether they are applying for the first time or are existing participants who with to obtain more funding and support. 

While an FCA is no guarantee that your NDIS application will be approved, having the evidence-based report from a qualified assessor often helps greatly.



Assesing Functional Capacity In Children

Our FCAs for children are performed by qualified paediatric occupational therapists.

That means your child will be evaluated by a professional who is expert in the specific milestones that apply to children at various ages. This specialised knowledge allows them to give a more accurate report on how the disability is posing challenges for the child, and recommend the right support.
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In-Home Functional Capacity Assessment for Children

While FCA evaluations can also be performed in clinics, having them at the client's home offers several benefits. 

By observing the client in their residence, the assessor can have a more accurate picture of their daily life and how the disability may be affecting it. The assessor can also make support recommendations specific to their environment, such as home modifications or assistive devices. 

Having the evaluation at home can also be much more comfortable and convenient, which is especially important for paediatric clients.
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Need paediatric OT support for your child with autism spectrum disorder?

Our team will be happy to answer your enquiries and discuss your child’s specific needs. Call us at 02 8808 4000 or send us a message through the form linked below, and one of our therapists will be in contact with you as soon as possible.
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