At Go Inclusion, we offer Functional Assessments to help you understand your child’s abilities and needs. These assessments are designed to support children with disability, helping you find the right support for your child’s learning, development, and daily activities.
What is a Functional Assessment?
A Functional Assessment looks at how your child manages everyday tasks and interacts with the world around them. Instead of just focusing on their disability or diagnosis, we examine how they function in real-life situations, such as at home, at school, or in the community. This helps us understand what they can do well, where they may need help, and what support will work best for them.
Types of Functional Assessments We Offer
- Disability-Specific Assessments
These assessments focus on how your child is managing their disability in daily life. We look at how they perform different tasks and what kind of support they need in different settings, like at home or at school. This helps us create a support plan that is just right for your child’s unique needs. - Learning and Development Assessments
These assessments focus on how your child is learning and developing in areas like thinking skills, communication, motor skills, and social abilities. We look at how your child is progressing and what areas may need extra support to help them succeed. - Workplace Assessments
For older children or young adults moving into the workforce, Workplace Assessments help us understand how they perform tasks in a job setting. This includes looking at their skills, strengths, and any support they may need to succeed in the workplace, such as special tools or job modifications.
Why Functional Assessments Are Important
Functional assessments help us understand how your child is managing everyday tasks. This allows us to create the best possible support plan for your child. Here’s why they’re important:
- Personalised Support: We get to know your child’s strengths and challenges, so we can develop a support plan just for them.
- Making Informed Decisions: With clear assessment results, we can recommend the best services and support for your child’s needs.
- Tracking Progress: By doing regular assessments, we can keep track of your child’s growth and make any changes to their support plan when needed.
- Advocacy: Understanding your child’s abilities helps you speak up for the right services and support they need.
What Does a Functional Assessment Include?
Our functional assessments generally include:
- Observations: We observe your child in different settings, such as at home, school, or work, to understand how they behave and manage tasks.
- Interviews and Questionnaires: We gather information from you, your child, and any other relevant caregivers or teachers to get a full picture of their needs.
- Standardised Testing: We may use specific tests or tools to measure your child’s skills in areas like communication, motor skills, or learning.
- Analysis and Recommendations: After collecting the information, we analyse the results and give recommendations on how best to support your child, including therapy options, learning strategies, and workplace accommodations.
Why Choose Our Functional Assessments?
- Disability-Specific Expertise: Our team has experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities, ensuring we can provide the best assessment for your child.
- Comprehensive Approach: We look at all areas of your child’s life, including their daily activities, learning, social interactions, and work skills.
- Evidence-Based: Our assessments are based on the latest research and best practices to ensure our recommendations are effective and tailored to your child’s needs.
Get the Support Your Child Needs
Functional assessments are an essential step in supporting your child’s development and helping them reach their full potential. By understanding your child’s abilities and challenges, we can create a personalised support plan that works for them.
If you’d like to learn more about how our functional assessments can support your child, get in touch with us today. We’re here to help you make sure your child receives the best support at every stage of their life.
