Comprehensive Initial Assessments

An occupational therapy assessment is an important stage of the occupational therapy process. These assessments are tools used by therapists to gather important information about your child. The purpose of this assessment is to:

• Identify concerns and difficulties your child is facing
• Prioritise major issues
• Observe how the child completes school or home activities
• Take note of how your child is handling social relationships and how they affect activities.

Here at Happy Dots, an initial assessment will be administered to your child on your first visit to our clinic. The assessment will run for 90 minutes (1.5 hours), where a series of specifically chosen standardised and non-standardised tests are carried out on your child. Assessments differ for every child to cater to their abilities and limitations. Once the results are calculated, one of our therapists will discuss with you your child’s strengths and weaknesses and how occupational therapy might help your child. A therapy plan will be created to address your child’s needs. It will come in a written comprehensive report, outlining your goals for your child and therapy guidelines.

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