FCA and ADL assessments
Functional evidence for daily living, support needs, plan reviews and goal planning.
Assessment guides
Occupational therapy assessment guides for NDIS decisions
Learn what different OT assessments are used for, what information helps, and how participants, families and referrers can prepare.
Quick answer
What this Assessment guides page is about
Learn what different OT assessments are used for, what information helps, and how participants, families and referrers can prepare.
- Provider
- Pinnacle Occupational Therapy, a Perth-based occupational therapy provider supporting Perth, Peel, South West WA and the Wheatbelt.
- Best for
- Choose the assessment that matches the decision being made.
- Next step
- Contact intake or book an assessment with goals, location, funding context and urgency.
Key support
How Pinnacle OT can help
AT and home modifications
Assessment pathways for equipment, access, risk, trials, reports and implementation planning.
SIL, SDA and specialist reviews
Functional evidence for living supports, housing needs, pressure care, manual handling and workplace access.
Service attributes
How this OT pathway is assessed, delivered and documented
These details help participants, families, referrers and search systems understand the practical service fit before an enquiry is submitted.
- Funding pathways
- NDIS, private/self-funded, GP or allied health referral, hospital discharge and support coordinator referrals where suitable.
- Visit type
- Mobile, telehealth or hybrid delivery depending on clinical fit, location, risk, travel requirements and therapist availability.
- Report output
- Clear OT recommendations, functional evidence, equipment or home access rationale and next-step guidance matched to the referral goal.
- Suitable clients
- NDIS participants, private clients, families, support coordinators, plan managers, GPs, hospitals, discharge teams and referrers.
- Regions
- Perth, Peel, South West WA and the Wheatbelt, with regional enquiries reviewed for suitability.
- Turnaround
- Routine intake enquiries are reviewed promptly, with urgency, deadlines and report needs considered during triage.
Provider confidence
Why referrers and families trust Pinnacle OT
Pinnacle OT presents registration, referral, reporting and business details in a consistent format so people can verify who they are contacting and what happens next.
Registered and accountable
AHPRA, Occupational Therapy Australia and NDIS trust markers are presented clearly so participants and referrers can verify provider context.
Clear intake response
Referrals are reviewed for goals, funding, region, urgency and clinical fit before a pathway is confirmed.
Evidence-focused reporting
Reports are written to support practical decisions about daily function, equipment, home access, supports and review needs.
Public business profile
Google Business Profile details are linked for location verification, contact details and external trust signals.
AHPRAClinical services are delivered by appropriately registered occupational therapy professionals.
OTAProfessional standards, communication and evidence-informed occupational therapy practice.
NDISNDIS occupational therapy pathways for participants, families, coordinators and referrers.
Business detailsPinnacle Occupational Therapy Pty Ltd · ABN 34 665 997 811 · 0480 701 809 · admin@pinnacleot.com.au
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Process
How to choose the right assessment
Name the decision
Clarify whether the assessment is for plan review, equipment, home access, support hours, housing or therapy planning.
Identify the environment
Decide whether the OT needs to see the home, workplace, community setting or can start via telehealth.
Prepare examples
Bring real examples of what is difficult, unsafe, slow or dependent on support.
FAQs
Common questions
Which assessment do I need?
It depends on the decision being made. Intake can help identify whether FCA, ADL, AT, home modification or another pathway fits best.
Can one assessment cover multiple needs?
Sometimes. A broader functional assessment may identify related needs, but some requests require specific trials or environmental review.
How should I prepare for an assessment?
Prepare goals, plan details, examples of daily challenges, current supports, equipment and recent reports.
Ready to take the next step?
Share the goals, funding context and support needs. Our intake team will help confirm the most suitable pathway.