Understanding how well someone adapts to everyday life is an important part of recognising and managing disabilities and conditions, including autism and intellectual disability. This process highlights a person’s specific abilities and the areas where they may need more support. It’s also a valuable tool for seeing how someone is improving over time.
What is the Adaptive Functioning Capacity assessment?
Why would you need the Adaptive Functioning Capacity assessment?
If you’re signing up for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), or you’re preparing for an NDIS plan review, and you already have a formal diagnosis, having an assessment of your adaptive behaviours can be extremely beneficial. Using tools like the ABAS-3, WHODAS 2.0, and LSP-16 can provide clear evidence on how certain difficulties might be affecting your day-to-day life. Plus, these assessments are useful for keeping track of the positive changes and progress in your journey.
What does it look at?
The Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Third Edition (ABAS-3) is an established tool designed to evaluate a variety of important day-to-day skills in individuals. It looks at areas such as:
- Communication
- Community involvement
- Academic functioning
- Domestic skills
- Health and safety awareness
- Leisure activities
- Personal care
- Goal-setting and self-management (self-direction)
- Social interaction
- Motor skills
- Work skills
For assessing disability in adults aged 18 and older, the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) is utilized. This assessment covers different aspects of daily functioning, including:
- Understanding and communication
- Mobility
- Self-care
- Social relationships
- Domestic, professional, or educational activities (Life activities)
- Participation and engagement in society
For a concise evaluation of functional abilities in adults, the Life Skills Profile 16 (LSP-16) is a brief assessment tool. Our experienced clinicians are fully equipped to administer the LSP-16 to those who need it.
A breakdown of our testing process ($440)
Part 1
Initial Consultation
Part 2 - $440
Adaptive Functioning Assessment (ABAS-3)
Assessment Forms to be filled by:
0-5 years: Parent/Primary Caregiver and Teacher/Daycare Provider (if applicable)
5-15 years: Parent and Teacher
6-21 years: Parent, Teacher (if applicable), and Client
22-89 years: Client
World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0)
Assessment Forms to be filled by:
18 and over: Client and/or Proxy
Life Skills Profile 16 measure (LSP-16)
Assessment Form to be filled by:
18 and over: Clinician
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay before or after the report is issued?
We require 50% of the total fee to be paid upfront, before the testing takes place. The remaining 50% must be paid when the report is ready, in order for us to release it.
Is this test Medicare-funded?
No, there are not currently any Medicare rebates for this test.
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