Occupational therapy services at BuildKare NDIS are tailored to empower individuals with disabilities to master everyday tasks and improve their life skills. Our occupational therapists specialise in creating customised programs that address the physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges that can inhibit daily activities. Through targeted interventions, we help participants develop the skills needed to perform tasks independently, enhancing their ability to live fulfilling lives.
Our approach involves a thorough assessment of each participant's needs and the development of goal-oriented strategies that promote independence at home, work, or school. We incorporate adaptive techniques and assistive technologies that are designed to facilitate success in various environments. Our occupational therapists also focus on educating participants and their caregivers, ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to support ongoing progress.
At BuildKare NDIS, we understand the critical role that meaningful activity plays in overall well-being. Our Occupational Therapy services are committed to providing interventions that not only improve functional capabilities but also boost confidence and self-esteem. We strive to create an engaging, supportive environment where every participant can achieve their highest potential.
At BuildKare NDIS we provide the following assessments which are administered by our highly qualified Occupational Therapists:
Functional assessments (Functional Capacity Assessments)
Supported Independent Living Assessments (SIL assessments)
Fine and gross motor assessments
Visuo-motor integration (testing coordination)
Handwriting assessments
Sensory processing and integration assessments
Developmental assessments
Social/emotional assessments
Cognition/adaptive behaviour assessments
Assistive Technology (AT) assessments
Housing options assessments
Manual handling assessments
Energy conservation and fatigue management assessments
And we use the following assessment tools depending on the assessment needs:
Movement Assessment Battery for Children – 2nd Edition (Movement – ABC 2)
Sensory Profile 2 (SP-2)
Paediatric Evaluation of Disability – Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT)
Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System – 3rd Edition (ABAS-3)
Bayley Scale to assess children from one month old
Allen Cognitive Level Screen – 5th Edition (ACLS)