Functional Capacity  Assessments

Functional capacity assessments determine the Individual's functional needs, supports funding applications and guides intervention.

Functional Capacity Assessments develop a clear picture of the child’s support needs across multiple environments, equipment recommendations and
required capacity building therapy.

A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) is a thorough assessment of an individuals abilities as well as needs across all daily aspects of life. In the case of a child or young adult, this might include accessing skills across home, education, and recreational settings (eg playground, swimming lesson setting, church).

In completing a very detailed assessment across multiple environments, the child or young adult’s individuals requirements for necessary support, recommended equipment or aids and/or ‘capacity building’ intervention is documented.

This documentation serves as the most useful foundation for an NDIS funding discussion.

Functional Capacity Assessments vary in duration and focus depends upon the individual child’s age, the environments they regularly engage with, their diagnosis and the degree to which informal supports are already in place. A Functional Capacity Assessment typical takes anywhere from 6 – 20 hours depending on the complexity of the child needs.

If your child has been recommended to undergo a functional capacity assessment, call us to have from a free 15 mins chat to understand what this might mean for your child, what is involved and an understanding of the costs. Our experienced team can answer these questions, giving you peace of mind and a clear plan of action from worried to wonderful.