What Is Ot Testing

An occupational therapy (OT) evaluation is recommended when there are concerns regarding an individual’s motor and functional abilities. The OT evaluation focuses on the assessment of motor abilities and how these impact daily functioning and overall development in the following areas: Gross motor play and exercise.

What happens in an OT evaluation?

What happens in an Occupational Therapy Evaluation? To complete an evaluation we conduct an interview, complete standardized and nonstandardized tests, and make clinical observations. Prior to coming in, families will complete paperwork about their child’s medical history, birth and development, and areas of concern.

What are some OT assessments?

• The FIM, formerly known as the Functional Independence Measure. …
• The Barthel Index/Modified Barthel Index. …
• The Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living (aka Katz ADL) …
• The Routine Task Inventory (RTI)