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Adaptive Functioning Assessment
What We Help With
Difficulties with daily living skills such as communication, self-care, or organising tasks
Concerns about safety awareness or independent functioning
Understanding support needs for NDIS applications or reviews
Identifying strengths and limitations in practical life skills
Assessing adaptive behaviour across home, school, and community settings
Clarifying whether adaptive challenges relate to developmental, cognitive, or environmental factors
Informing support planning for increased independence
What’s Included
Clinical interview and background history
Standardised adaptive functioning assessment (e.g., ABAS-3, Vineland-3)
Evaluation of communication, socialisation, daily living, and practical skills
Review of functional impact across settings
Scoring and interpretation
Comprehensive written report
Feedback session
Recommendations for NDIS, school, home, or community supports
What to Expect
This assessment starts with a structured interview exploring daily living skills such as communication, socialisation, personal care, and independence. A caregiver or individual completes an adaptive functioning questionnaire (e.g., Vineland-3 or ABAS-3), which examines functioning across multiple settings.
Your psychologist integrates this information to provide a detailed understanding of functional strengths and support needs. A feedback session is scheduled to review the results and discuss recommendations relevant to NDIS, disability planning, or daily living support.
Benefits
Detailed understanding of daily living skills and independence
Supports NDIS funding applications and planning
Highlights strengths and practical support needs
Guides care, accommodation, or educational decisions
Helps families and support teams provide targeted assistance
Provides structured insight into functional capacities across environments
Why Choose iflow Psychology?
Assessments aligned with NDIS and disability support requirements
Use of validated measures such as ABAS-3 and Vineland-3
Clear documentation to support funding applications and care planning
Strength-based approach with practical recommendations
Accessible assessment pathways for individuals, carers, and support coordinators
Fees / Funding
Privately billed assessment
Medicare rebates typically do not apply to adaptive functioning assessments
Suitable for NDIS funding (self-managed or plan-managed), especially for Functional Capacity and support planning
May be eligible for private health rebates
Payment plans available
Detailed fee information provided before booking
How to Access Support
Book your assessment session online or contact our team for support.
Provide background information, support plans or developmental history if available.
Attend the adaptive behaviour assessment, which may include interviews and questionnaires.
A comprehensive report is prepared to support NDIS or care planning.
We recommend contacting our support team to discuss your needs before booking. Psychological assessments are tailored to the individual and the purpose of the assessment, and speaking with our team helps ensure the assessment type is appropriate for your goals. Once we understand what is required, we can provide a clear outline of the recommended assessment process and an itemised quote. This ensures transparency around the scope of work, reporting requirements and associated fees.
Understanding Daily Living Skills and Functional Independence
Adaptive functioning refers to the practical skills people use to navigate everyday life — communication, self-care, social understanding, problem-solving, safety awareness, emotional regulation, and managing routines. An adaptive functioning assessment explores how these skills develop across childhood, adolescence, or adulthood, and how they support independence at home, school, work, and in the community.
Why Adaptive Assessment Is Important
Difficulties in adaptive skills may appear as challenges with planning, following routines, personal care, social judgement, organising belongings, or managing responsibilities. These challenges can be influenced by developmental conditions, cognitive ability, learning differences, neurodivergence, emotional factors, or environmental demands. A structured assessment helps clarify areas of strength and areas needing support, and is often used in NDIS planning, disability documentation, school adjustments, and broader developmental assessment.
Supporting Daily Functioning and Ongoing Development
Assessment findings guide practical, personalised recommendations that strengthen daily living skills and support independence. These may include visual supports, structured routines, environmental modifications, task-breakdown strategies, safety planning, communication supports, and collaboration with schools or support teams. Understanding an individual’s functional profile helps families, educators, and allied health providers respond in ways that reduce stress, build capability, and promote meaningful participation in daily life.
Finding iflow Psychology in Gladesville
iflow Psychology is located on Victoria Road in the heart of Gladesville, close to The Guitar Factory and easily accessible by public transport. Free and timed parking options are available in the surrounding streets, and major bus routes stop only a short walk from the clinic.
We also offer secure telehealth appointments for employees across NSW.
📍 Get directions on Google Maps — Suite 2, 260–274 Victoria Road, Gladesville NSW 2111
Frequently Asked Questions
What information should I provide beforehand?
School reports, previous assessments, NDIS plans, medical history, or any documentation describing daily functioning can help build a clearer picture. If a parent, caregiver, or support worker knows the person well, they may contribute valuable observations.
Is this assessment useful for NDIS applications or reviews?
Yes. Adaptive functioning assessments are frequently used to describe functional capacity, support needs, and everyday challenges relevant to NDIS eligibility and planning. They can help other professionals complete their required documentation.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is required. You can book directly. A referral is only needed if you are seeking Medicare-rebated therapy, not for adaptive functioning assessments.
How long does an Adaptive Functioning Assessment take?
Most assessments are completed over one to two sessions. Additional time is required for scoring, interpretation, and preparing a written report. A feedback session is scheduled to discuss results and recommendations.
What does the assessment involve?
The assessment typically includes a clinical interview, background history, and standardised tools such as the Vineland-3 or ABAS-3. These tools gather information about communication, social skills, daily living abilities, and practical behaviours across different environments.
Can an Adaptive Functioning Assessment diagnose a disability?
By itself, an adaptive functioning assessment does not diagnose a disability. It contributes essential information used alongside cognitive or developmental assessments to help clarify diagnostic impressions or eligibility for supports.
What is an Adaptive Functioning Assessment?
An adaptive functioning assessment measures how a person manages everyday tasks across areas such as communication, socialisation, personal care, daily living skills, and practical problem-solving. It helps determine how well someone functions in real-world environments compared with others their age.
What are signs that an Adaptive Functioning Assessment may be needed?
Indicators include difficulties with daily self-care, communication, time management, safety awareness, organisation, social skills, or independent living tasks. It may also be helpful when there are concerns about developmental delay or support needs.
Can the assessment be done via telehealth?
Interviews and questionnaires can often be conducted via secure telehealth. Some components may be easier to complete in person, depending on the chosen assessment tool.
What happens after the assessment?
You will receive clear feedback on the findings, including strengths, areas of functional difficulty, and practical recommendations for daily living, support planning, and pathways for further assessment if required. A written report can be provided for external agencies.
Who is this assessment suitable for?
It is suitable for adolescents and adults who may experience challenges with daily living skills, independence, or practical functioning. It is commonly used in NDIS applications, diagnostic assessments, and planning for support needs.
What tools are used in an Adaptive Functioning Assessment?
Common tools include the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (Vineland-3) and the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System (ABAS-3). These measure functioning across communication, socialisation, daily living skills, and practical abilities.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you need clarity around daily living skills, independence or support needs for NDIS or educational planning, we can help.
Book online or speak with our support team to determine the most suitable assessment pathway.