Standardised Assessment

Standardised Assessments by Core OT in Brisbane

Core OT’s occupational therapists use validated, standardised assessment tools to measure functional capacity, cognitive ability, sensory processing, and developmental skills. Standardised assessments provide reliable, objective data to inform NDIS planning, therapy goal-setting, and clinical decision-making.

What Are Standardised Assessments?

Standardised assessments are structured evaluation tools with established norms that allow therapists to compare a client’s performance to the general population or a specific reference group. They provide objective, evidence-based data that is accepted by the NDIS, schools, medical teams, and other agencies.

Assessments We Use

Core OT uses a range of validated tools depending on the client’s age and presenting concerns, including:

• Paediatric assessments: Beery-Buktenica (VMI), PDMS-3, BOT-2, MABC-2, SPM, Sensory Profile
• Cognitive assessments: MMSE, MoCA, LOTCA, COGNISTAT
• ADL assessments: FIM, COPM, AMPS, WeeFIM
• Vocational assessments: WRI, DASH, PRWE

Who Benefits from Standardised Assessments?

Standardised assessments are used for:

• NDIS planning and evidence-based goal setting
• School-based OT referrals and educational support applications
• Diagnostic support for autism, developmental delay, and sensory processing disorder
• Baseline measures before starting therapy
• Monitoring progress and therapy outcomes over time

Funding Options

Standardised assessments can be funded under your NDIS Capacity Building budget, Home Care Package, or paid privately. Contact Core OT to discuss the right assessment pathway for your needs.