Overview
Handwriting Assessment is an assessment of handwriting legibility, pencil grip and visual perception. Your child’s letter formation, spacing, alignment, legibility and uniformity of slope and size of letters will all be evaluated during this assessment.
This assessment helps identify which aspects may be impacting on your childs’ handwriting needs. Following the assessment using standardised assessments, the occupational therapist will provide a comprehensive occupational therapy intervention plan.
What's included
- Intake or background information session
- Direct assessment or testing session(s)
- Questionnaires or rating scales where required
- Written report with findings and recommendations
- Feedback session to discuss results and recommendations
Not included
- This assessment is not covered by Medicare.
- Home or school visits are not included unless arranged separately; additional charges may apply.
- Additional work outside the package scope may incur extra fees.
How it works
Assessment Process
The assessment process is broken into clear sessions so the clinician can gather background information, complete the required assessment tasks, prepare the report and discuss the results with you.
Session 1: Parent / Guardian Intake Session
This 1 hour information-gathering session explores your child’s motor skills, handwriting concerns and support needs.
This can be completed in clinic or via Telehealth.
Session 2: Child Assessment Session
This 1.5 hour session is completed in clinic with your child.
The clinician completes standardised assessment activities tailored to your child’s needs, which may include handwriting or visual perception assessment tasks.
Session 3: Parent / Guardian Feedback Session
This 1 hour feedback session can be completed in clinic or via Telehealth.
The clinician discusses the report and recommendations with you.
What to expect
Report and Fees
A report is included in this package with recommendations. Total cost: From $1380.
A $550 non-refundable deposit or signed NDIS Service Agreement is required at the time of booking. This assessment is not covered by Medicare.
If you have private health insurance, please contact your provider to confirm whether rebates are available.
Next step
Ready to Enquire?
If you have questions or would like to take the next step, contact the team and we can help confirm the right pathway before booking.