Home and Living Assessments
At Evolve Therapy Collective, our passion for advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities extends to ensuring they live with dignity and respect in age-appropriate accommodation tailored to their specific needs. Our experienced team of occupational therapists plays a pivotal role in this area, collaborating thoroughly with clients, caregivers, and NDIS teams to explore suitable home and living options. Our extensive experience within the NDIS framework encompasses Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), and Individual Living Options (ILO). We have an in-depth understanding of the reasonable and necessary criteria for these various NDIS home and living options and have successfully supported many participants in attaining the appropriate funding for their housing needs.
Our occupational therapists possess expertise in conducting thorough functional capacity evaluations. We prioritise delivering personalised assessments that cater to the unique needs and aspirations of individuals with disabilities. These assessments aim to establish an person’s baseline functional ability, particularly in terms of their instrumental and personal activities of daily living. Collaborating closely with our clients and their carers, we ensure that their needs, wants, and preferences are not only heard but also effectively communicated.
We understand that the primary goal for such assessments is to deliver clear, objective recommendations regarding the person’s abilities, disability related support needs and need for specialised housing and/or supports. This process includes a combination of standardised assessments, clinical observations, participant interviews, discussions with their families and caregivers, and collaboration with key stakeholders and other professionals involved in the individual’s care. Some of the most common standardised assessment that we use include;
- Allen’s Cognitive Level Screen (SCLS)
- Functional Independence Measure (FIM)
- Care and Needs Scale (CANS)
- Adaptive Behaviour Assessment Scale (ABAS)
- World Health Organisation Disability Assessment Scale (WHODAS)
- Life Skills Profile (LSP-16)
- Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale
- Modified Barthel Index (MBI)
- Community Integration Questionnaire (CIQ)
- Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale
Drawing upon their extensive experience in professional report writing, our occupational therapists ensure that the NDIS receives comprehensive information, in a structured report format, enabling well-informed decisions on SIL, ILO, and SDA based on the reasonable and necessary criteria.
Our experienced occupational therapists are committed to guiding participants toward the most fitting and empowering living solutions. By providing a client-centred approach and utilising our expertise in NDIS assessments, we strive to support participants on their journey toward greater independence and an improved quality of life. Through our dedicated efforts, we aim to create environments tailored to the specific requirements of individuals, allowing them to thrive and flourish.