NDIS Assessment Adelaide
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It cannot be denied that individuals going through permanent and significant disabilities will have challenges in facing their day-to-day lives. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been a huge help for many Australians with disabilities to be able to fund their essential needs and therapy so they can have a better quality of life. To determine the eligibility of participants, NDIS supports an independent assessment process to improve the scheme and also make it efficient for those participating.
Through Positive Moods, NDIS assessments are made available to the citizens and residents of Adelaide. These assessments can determine what kind of support plan can be provided by the NDIS. Undergoing an assessment can be expensive but with NDIS, existing and new participants will be able to access evidence-based, reliable, and up-to-date assessments, regardless of their financial situation. Participants registered on NDIS will benefit from the NDIS assessments because of the flexible payment plans it offers, giving them the leeway to pursue personal goals and independence.
Positive Moods provides NDIS assessments to citizens and residents of Adelaide where information regarding the eligibility of participants is evaluated so that an appropriate support plan and funding can be provided. This will also serve as their proof for their disability. The NDIS assessments are also a way for existing participants to update their information so that they are able to still achieve their goals given their condition. Additionally, this will give therapists a measure of how clients manage their daily activities whether it is participating in school, workplace, or community.
During NDIS assessments, Positive Moods healthcare professionals will focus on assessing the participant’s capability instead of their disability. The assessment tools are all deemed valid and reliable by practitioners.
Administration of NDIS Assessments
The NDIS is established to support citizens and residents of Adelaide and the rest of Australia with disabilities. The support plan, however, has a set of criteria to determine eligible participants. Those who are 7 years old or older are qualified to avail of NDIS assessments so they can avail of the support plan, in line with their condition, goals, and needs. Once the planning process for the plan has kicked off the NDIS assessment can gauge the improvements and challenges in a participant’s condition.
Positive Moods assists their clients’ families and carers so that they are educated and trained to understand the processes of NDIS and the assessments that their NDIS participants will have to undergo. Additionally, Positive Moods healthcare professionals take an active role in planning and reviewing the support plan.
Different NDIS Assessment Tools
To ensure that the support plan is aligned with the participant’s requirements, the NDIS offers a variety of assessment tools that are deemed reliable and valid. These are also internationally recognised by mental health professionals. These tools will determine the suitable support plan based on the participant’s age instead of their condition.
Vineland 3. This tool is used to evaluate adaptive behaviour and can help with the diagnosis of developmental and intellectual disabilities. Through the administration of Vineland 3, education and treatment plans can be crafted according to the participant’s needs. Vineland 3 can measure the participant’s social and personal skills that are essential for day-to-day survival, such as communication, survival skills, socialisation, and motor skills. This assessment is best suited for ages 9 years old and below.
Brief Cognitive Status Exam. This is a short test designed to assess the global functioning of individuals with dementia, traumatic brain injury, mild intellectual disability, or suspected Alzheimer’s disease.
World Health Organisation Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS) 2.0. WHODAS 2.0 is a standardised test designed to measure cognition, mobility, self-care capabilities, socialisation, and participation in the household or workplace of an NDIS participant. This tool applies to various types of disabilities and cultures and can be administered to adult participants.
Lower Extremity Function Scale (LEFS). This test consists of 20 questions regarding the client’s struggle in accomplishing daily activities. The lower the LEFS score, the more significant the disability.
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-IV (WAIS-IV) or Test of Pre-Morbid Functioning (TOPF). WAIS-IV, now TOPF, is one of the most advanced tests used to administer to adults with cognitive disabilities. This tool can determine the cognitive functioning of adults before the onset of an illness.
Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors (CHIEF). Designed to assess psychosocial factors that can potentially affect an individual’s health condition and functioning, CHIEF is an assessment that consists of 25 questions on environmental barriers at home, in the workplace, or the community. It also measures the support they get and the structural setup in these settings.
Health of the Nation Outcomes Scales (HoNOS). HoNOS is designed to assess the health condition and socialisation capabilities of individuals with severe mental illness.
Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth (PEM-CY). The PEM-CY is created for children ages 5-17 years old, regardless if they have disabilities or not. This tool is used to better understand a child’s social functioning in different environments such as home, school, and community.
Paediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI-CAT). PEDI-CAT is a test designed for children with physical and behavioural challenges and is administered with the help of a carer or a family member. It measures how the child functions day-to-day, taking into consideration the social and cognitive functions. A specific PEDI-CAT has been also created for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
These NDIS assessments are a reliable gauge of an NDIS participant’s capabilities so that a support plan can be crafted according to their needs and requirements. In that way, they can live with a good quality of life despite their condition.
For more details on NDIS Assessments, citizens and residents of Ipswich who are existing participants or manifesting permanent and significant disability, may call Positive Moods on 1300 001 470, email at ndis@positivemoods.com.au, or fill in the contact form on https://www.positivemoods.com.au/contactus.