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Functional Capacity Assessment for Children (aged 3+) & Adults

Functional Capacity Assessment

A Functional Capacity Assessment explores everyday functioning, including communication, social participation, emotional regulation, independence, and daily living skills.

Why Assessments Matter

What are the benefits of Functional Capacity Assessments

Assessments provide a clear picture of real-world support needs and is often required to access services (e.g., NDIS). It ensures supports are practical, meaningful, and aligned with daily life and personal goals.

FCA assessment approach

How our FCA assessments are different

Our FCA assessments are grounded in real-life functioning and shaped by strong experience in neurodiversity. We consider how masking, fatigue, and environmental demands impact day-to-day capacity.

Home-based assessments are available and often particularly valuable, allowing us to observe functioning in a familiar setting and provide recommendations that are realistic, personalised, and meaningful.

Potential measures

Potential measures

Clinical and neurodevelopmental picture

  • In-depth clinical interview with client and relevant informants
  • ADHD traits (attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, executive functioning, emotional regulation) (Conners 4 / CAARS 2)
  • Everyday executive functioning (planning, organisation, working memory, cognitive flexibility) (BRIEF-2)
  • Emotional distress (depression, anxiety, stress symptoms) (DASS-21)

Autism and sensory profile

  • Autism traits (social communication, interaction, restricted/repetitive behaviours) (SRS-2 / ASRS)
  • Sensory processing (sensory sensitivity, modulation, seeking/avoidance) (SP-2 / SP-A)
  • Autistic masking/camouflaging (compensatory social behaviours) (CAT-Q)
  • Childhood autism trait profile (developmental social communication patterns) (CQ-ASC)

Adaptive and daily functioning

  • Adaptive functioning (daily living skills, communication, independence) (ABAS / Vineland)

This list is not exhaustive. Assessment measures are selected based on each individual's presentation, age, goals, and assessment needs.

Fees

Functional Capacity Assessment Fee

Standalone fee: $1,800

Take the next step

Ready to explore a functional capacity assessment?

If everyday independence, support needs, emotional regulation, or social participation are raising questions for you or your child, complete the intake form or request a callback to clarify the next step.