Occupational therapy
Occupational Therapy Services
Support for daily living, sensory processing, regulation, assistive technology, functional capacity and environment access.
What OT can support
Occupational therapy looks at the activities people need and want to do, and what helps or gets in the way. This may include self-care, home routines, learning, work, community access, regulation, sensory processing, motor skills, assistive technology and environmental modifications.
Scope clarity
FCA, AT, SDA, home modification and transport assessment requests are screened before acceptance.
Functional Capacity Assessments
Daily living, support needs, strengths, risks, environments and NDIS planning relevance.
Assistive Technology
AT assessment, trials, quotes, reports, training and review where within scope.
Sensory and regulation
Sensory profile, environment review, regulation strategies and coaching.
Assessment scope guide
| Request | Scope wording |
|---|---|
| Minor home modifications | Screened before acceptance |
| Complex home modifications | Accepted only if clinician scope and process requirements are suitable |
| SDA reports | Screened before acceptance |
| SIL-related functional reports | Screened before acceptance |
| Transport assessments | Screened before acceptance |
Next step
Ask about OT availability
Include goals, report needs and any deadlines.