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Occupational Therapy Assessments

Understanding Everyday Challenges

Everyday activities like movement, play, attention, and self-care can feel challenging for some children. Our occupational therapy assessments help us understand how a child uses their body, processes sensory information, and participates in daily routines, so families can gain clarity and decide what support may be helpful.

Occupational therapy assessment: child balancing with therapist

Occupational Therapy Assessments

Pediatric Motor Scales

These assessments help us understand how a child moves and performs age-appropriate motor skills.

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Motor Function Assessments

These assessments focus on strength, movement, and functional independence.

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Sensory Processing Assessments

These assessments help us understand how a child processes and responds to sensory input in daily life.

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Hand Function Assessments

These assessments focus on hand strength, coordination, and functional use.

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Boy on balance beam, occupational therapy assessment

Pediatric Motor Scales

These assessments help us understand how a child moves and performs age-appropriate motor skills. They focus on large movements, coordination, balance, and overall motor development, helping us see how a child’s physical abilities compare to expected developmental milestones.

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GMFM (Gross Motor Function Measure)

Assesses large motor skills such as sitting, standing, walking, and balance.

 

BOT-2 (Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency)

Evaluates overall motor coordination, strength, balance, and fine motor abilities.

Young girl performs occupational therapy assessment with pegboard.

Motor Function Assessments

Motor function assessments focus on how a child uses their strength and movement to manage daily activities. These assessments help us understand independence, muscle function, and coordination required for everyday tasks.

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FIM (Functional Independence Measure)

Looks at how independently a child manages daily activities and mobility.

MMT (Manual Muscle Testing)

Assesses muscle strength and control during movement.

Nine Hole Peg Test

Evaluates fine motor coordination and hand dexterity.

Boy balancing during occupational therapy assessment

Sensory Processing Assessments

These assessments help us understand how a child processes and responds to sensory input such as touch, movement, sound, and body awareness. Sensory processing can strongly influence attention, behaviour, and participation in daily routines.

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Sensory Profile 2

Assesses how sensory processing affects everyday participation.

Sensory Profile – Toddlers

Focuses on sensory responses in younger children during daily activities.

SIPT (Sensory Integration and Praxis Test)

Evaluates sensory integration and motor planning abilities.

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Hand Function Assessments

Hand function assessments focus on how effectively a child uses their hands for everyday tasks. These assessments help identify difficulties with strength, coordination, and functional hand use.

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Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test

Assesses hand use during practical, everyday tasks.

Pinch Strength Test

Measures fine grip strength used for precision activities.

Grip Strength (Dynamometer)

Measures overall hand and grip strength.

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How the assessment works

  • We begin with a discussion with parents about daily challenges

  • The child is observed during movement and functional activities

  • Appropriate assessment tools are selected based on the concern

  • Findings and next steps are explained clearly to parents

We can help you understand whether this support is right for your child

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