NDIS ASSESSMENT : Handwriting

Service Description

ASSESSMENT APPOINTMENT: (a) Discussion regarding current observed handwriting issues. (b) Therapist explains how poor handwriting is corrected. (c) Therapist investigates muscle tone and joint range of motion. (d) Client provides a formal handwriting sample (i.e. using the Handwriting Speed Test). (e) Occupational Therapist records clients' posture, shoulder/arm/wrist/hand body mechanics (while writing); pencil pressure; fine-motor fluency. (f) Parent/Guardian emails a copy of the handwriting sample to the Therapist (for "poor formation" and "illegibility" analysis). ASSESSMENT REPORT: A detailed assessment report is emailed to you within 7 days. The report pinpoints areas of concern and provides tailored recommendations to correct the problems. HANDWRITING HOME PROGRAM: If the Assessment Report recommends implementing a formal Handwriting Program (to correct posture, fine motor, writing rhythm, letter formation, or writing fluency/speed etc), an appropriate Program is emailed to you within 7 days (usually in the same email as the Assessment Report). COST BREAKDOWN : NDIS hourly rate: $193.99. (a) Assessment Appointment (1 hour = $193.99). (b) Assessment Report (0.5 hour = $96.99). (c) Handwriting Home Program (FREE). TOTAL NDIS COST: $193.99 + $96.99 = $290.98 (NDIS funded). NDIS PLAN MANAGED : Invoice for service is forwarded to your NDIS Plan Manager. NDIS AGENCY MANAGED : Therapist enters services into the NDIS online portal. NDIS SELF-MANAGED: Therapist provides payment details at appointment.