Functional Capacity Assessments for Kids in Adelaide
Providing clarity and support through comprehensive Functional Capacity Assessments
Functional capacity assessments are designed to give a complete picture of your child’s abilities, helping caregivers, teachers, and other professionals provide the most appropriate support. Through detailed evaluations and recommendations, we work to empower your child to succeed at home, school, and in their community.
Key challenges we can help with
Providing insights into your child’s unique needs
Understanding a child’s functional skills
Creating clarity on strengths and areas needing support to tailor effective interventions.
Providing targeted support for school teams
Offering thorough recommendations to guide teachers and SSOs in addressing specific needs.
Improving collaboration across disciplines
Delivering clear, actionable information to share with other professionals, such as psychologists or speech therapists.
Providing clarity around formal and informal supports
FCA’s can help to highlight the informal and formal supports a child may need to be successful in their daily lives, and shine a light on the mental, physical and emotional load caregivers have on a day to day basis.
How SPOT Can help your child
Building the foundation for effective support and success
A detailed understanding of functional skills
Identifying key strengths and areas of challenge to better support your child’s development.
Tailored recommendations for therapy and support
Ensuring that interventions align with your child’s unique needs and goals.
Enhanced collaboration with educators and professionals
Supporting effective teamwork across your child’s care and learning environments.
Practical strategies for families
Providing tools and insights that empower caregivers to support their child’s growth and confidence.
Addressing your questions and concerns
“How much time will the process take?”
Assessments are thorough, typically involving 8–10 hours for interviews, assessments and evaluations, data analysis, and reporting. FCAs are billed as per the NDIS hourly rate as stated in the most current NDIS Pricing Arrangements.
“What if we don’t know where to start?”
We guide families through each part of the process, providing clear steps about where and when and who we need to gather information from.
“Will this report help my child’s school or funding?”
Solution: Our detailed reports are designed to provide actionable insights for home, schools, SSOs, and other professionals, and assist with comprehensive information sharing with NDIA for NDIS funding decisions.
Do you have more questions? Check out our FAQ page, or contact our friendly team to discuss your concerns.
Tailored therapy for your child’s development needs
Personalised assessment
The first step is understanding your child’s specific strengths and challenges through conversations, observations, and assessments. This helps us put together an individualised plan just for them.
Interest driven, tailored sessions
Our sessions are designed around your child’s strengths and interests, making therapy engaging and comfortable. We aim to foster a relaxed environment where children feel free to explore and grow.
Parent involvement and home support
We value the role that parents and caregivers play in their child’s journey. You’ll have the option to participate in sessions and receive home practice strategies to reinforce your child’s progress between appointments.