School Function Assessment
Understanding how a child learns, participates & thrives.
When a child finds it difficult to engage successfully in the classroom or experiences social and emotional challenges at school, a School Function Assessment can help identify the skills affecting their learning and participation.
We explore sensory, motor, information-processing, social and emotional factors that may influence your child’s ability to manage classroom activities, follow the curriculum and meet the social expectations of school. Assessment may include postural control, visual–motor skills, fine and gross motor abilities, motor planning, bilateral coordination and auditory processing skills that affect listening and comprehension.
Who May Benefit?
A School Function Assessment may be beneficial for students who:
- Have a disability, developmental delay, or medical condition
- Experience challenges with learning participation
- Require additional support at school
- Need evidence for NDIS reviews or funding applications
- Are transitioning between educational settings
- Require recommendations for equipment or environmental modifications
Benefits of a School Function Assessment
🎓 Identifies barriers to participation and learning
🎓 Promotes independence and inclusion
What Does the Assessment Involve?
- Parent and teacher questionnaires or interviews
- Standardised assessment and play-based activities, usually completed in the clinic.
- School observation (where appropriate)
- Student engagement during functional tasks
- Review of relevant reports and documentation
- Collaboration with teachers and support staff (where needed)
Findings are used to identify your child’s strengths and needs and provide tailored recommendations for their next steps.
Will My Child’s Teacher be Involved?
How long does the assessment take?
Assessment length varies depending on the student’s needs and the information required.