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Adaptive Functioning Assessment
An adaptive functioning assessment explores daily living skills such as communication, social skills, and practical independence. This evaluation is essential for understanding functional capacity, supporting NDIS applications, and informing care, support, or educational planning.
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 from Therapy
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.
Additional Information
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 if I am experiencing distress or a crisis?
This service is supportive but not suitable for emergency situations. If you are in crisis or experiencing acute distress, please visit our Crisis Support page or contact emergency services for immediate assistance.
Is this confidential?
Yes. Sessions are confidential within the limits of Australian law and professional ethics. Your psychologist will explain how your information is handled and stored.
Can Medicare rebates apply?
Yes. Some sessions may be eligible for Medicare rebates when the focus aligns with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. Your psychologist can guide you on the most appropriate pathway.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes. Relationship profiling and counselling can be provided via secure telehealth for clients across NSW, which can be convenient for busy schedules or remote access.
Do I need to be in a relationship to access this service?
No. Many people attend while single or preparing for future relationships. The focus is on self-understanding and emotional readiness, rather than couple-based work.
Can this help with dating anxiety or low confidence?
Yes. Many people access this service to address dating-related anxiety, loneliness, or low self-esteem. Therapy can support emotional regulation, communication skills, and confidence in approaching relationships.
What is the personalised relationship profile?
The personalised profile is an optional strengths-based summary that outlines key themes from your assessment—such as relational strengths, needs, communication patterns, and values. It is a reflective tool to support insight and relationship readiness.
What happens in a relationship profiling session?
Sessions may include discussion of attachment style, communication patterns, personal values, emotional needs, and previous relationship experiences. Your psychologist will tailor the process to your goals, which may include reflective exercises, assessment tools, or skill development.
Who is relationship profiling suitable for?
This service is suitable for adults who want to understand their relationship patterns, are preparing for a future relationship, struggle with recurring dating or relationship challenges, or want support with loneliness, low confidence, or emotional readiness.
Is this a matchmaking or dating service?
No. This service focuses on personal insight, emotional awareness, and relationship readiness. It is not a dating, matchmaking, or outcome-based service. Psychologists support you in understanding yourself so you can make informed choices in future relationships.
How can a psychologist help me understand my relationship patterns?
Psychologists use reflective discussion, validated assessment tools, and evidence-based strategies to help you explore communication patterns, emotional triggers, strengths, and areas for growth. This can improve insight and confidence in navigating future relationships.
What is relationship profiling?
Relationship profiling is a structured, psychologist-led assessment that explores your attachment style, personal values, emotional needs, and interpersonal patterns. It helps you understand how you relate to others and what supports healthier future connections.
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.