Assessments

Need to provide evidence of your disability to support your NDIS plan Access Request or NDIS plan review? We offer a range of assessments for psychology, occupational therapy, speech pathology and physiotherapy.

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Why would you need an assessment?

An assessment is a set of tools designed to establish whether or not you require NDIS therapy services. Getting an assessment is the first step in the journey to achieve your NDIS goals.

If you suspect that you may benefit from NDIS therapy services for psychology, occupational therapy, speech pathology or occupational therapy, call us on 1300 390 222 or complete our referral form online. From here, we will work with you to assess whether NDIS therapy services will help you.

How do we provide your assessment?

When you contact us or are referred to us – for an assessment, we will contact you within 24 hours and organise an appointment for you to meet with one of our specialist allied health professionals.

This assessment can be conducted at your home or in a community venue, whatever suits you best. Charge for travel time of up to 30 minutes is as per the NDIS Price Guide.

LiveBig currently provides services face-to-face in the Sydney, Melbourne , Brisbane and Perth metropolitan areas and remotely through the RMReach telehealth platform Australia-wide.

Physiotherapy Assessment

Tests to determine the ability of a worker to perform the physical tasks required in the workplace (Functional Capacity Evaluation)
Tests to assess range of motion and strength of the upper-limb to perform daily tasks such as dressing
Assessments to determine and improve strength, mobility, flexibility, endurance and posture
Tests to assess movement abilities in older adults
Assessments to identify an abnormal gait or walking pattern (gait analysis)
Neurological examinations to assess conditions resulting from stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, brain and spinal cord injuries
Paediatric assessments to determine musculoskeletal issues, developmental issues and other injuries (gait problems, motor development, muscle stiffness, coordination, posture and more)
Evaluation of injuries resulting from accidents, repetitive strain injury (RSI), arthritic or degenerative joint changes, bone fractures and/or disuse and immobilisation

Occupational Therapy Assessment

Home assessments to assess activities of daily living
Evaluation of home environment and prescribe modifications if required
Tests for adults and children to evaluate sensory processing patterns, handwriting difficulties and motor impairment
Functional capacity assessments
Assess suitability of equipment and carry out trials
Tests to assess gross and fine motor skills
Tests for weakness, balance and acuity, peripheral vision

Speech Pathology Assessment

Initial assessments to determine how people with disability and their families can develop personal communication and therapy goals
Reviews to identify areas of improvement in a child or adults’ development and assess therapy outcomes
Assessments to establish student communication and language skills and classroom learning needs
Articulation tests to assess speech sounds and clarity
Tests to evaluate why a person may have voice problems, and to scientifically quantify and qualify their voice problems and determine progress
Clinical swallowing assessments to test for dysphagia, identify the underlying cause and determine the severity
Assistive technology support goals in the areas of linguistic, operational, social and strategic competence

Psychology Assessment

To determine educational abilities, learning difficulties, behaviour and academic performance in children including attention deficit disorder and autism spectrum disorder assessment
To assess psychological functioning, intellectual abilities, effects of brain injury or neurodegenerative diseases and overall capacity in people with disability
Mental health assessments
Neuropsychological assessments to determine cognitive, learning, emotional and behavioural functioning
Intelligence / ability tests for adults

Behaviour Support Assessment

A Quality of Life Assessment takes a snapshot of how you feel about your life
Collaborative meeting with the people important to you
Function-based assessments are conducted to identify the behaviour of concern, what triggers the behaviour, any other variables that affect the behaviour, consequences and where the person’s strengths are
These assessments are then analysed and a formulation is determined
The corresponding Function Based Assessment Report (BAR) and Behaviour Support Plan then outline the following:
- Goals to maximise quality of life and minimise behaviours of concern
- Function of behaviour (why)
- Proactive strategies – skills we teach or environmental modifications that we do so the person doesn’t need to engage in the behaviour
- Reactive strategies – How to respond to the behaviour appropriately
- How to monitor the effectiveness of the interventions

Music Therapy Assessment

Music Therapists assess to observe clients and evaluate how participants respond to different musical stimuli. It gives them an indication of their level of functioning; they observe participant behaviours within sessions and assess them across different domains (physical, emotional, sensory, social, etc.).

Assessments allow the Music Therapist to develop an effective therapy plan and inform the clients of strengths and weaknesses and where they may need supports.