Need a Functional Capacity Assessment completed?
Don't worry - we've got you covered.
​Is you child due for a Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA)?
Worried your NDIS funding might be reduced if you can't access a provider in time?
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At Rural Children's Therapy, we offer:
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One-off assessments with a fast turnaround
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Peace of mind when you book in advance
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Regular capacity for Support Coordinator referrals
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Functional assessments for private-paying clients
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Book your FREE discovery call today and let's see how we can support your family.
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What's a Functional Capacity Assessment?
A Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) is a comprehensive report prepared by a qualified therapist. It provides insight into how your child functions day-to-day and is often used to:
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Support NDIS funding decisions
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Provide evidence for diagnosis (via paediatricians)
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Help parents understand their child's strengths and needs
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Parent questionnaires
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Observation sessions with your child
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A detailed, professional report
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How long does it take?
​FCA reports typical take between 3-4 weeks to complete and typically involve up to 15 hours of therapists' time.
We recommend booking early - especially if you child has a scheduled NDIS review.
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How Much Does It Cost?​
This service is offered as a standalone assessment. Most families allocate a budget of around $2900, which includes
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Assessment sessions
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Therapist observations and analysis
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Written report
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Communication with paediatricians or NDIS support staff (if needed)
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No surprises - we explain everything during your free discovery call.
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Why do families choose us?​​
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Rural & remote-friendly (everything accessible online)
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Fast turnaround without compromising quality
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Friendly, experienced team familiar with NDIS needs
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No pressure to commit to ongoing therapy services
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Ready to get started?
We know navigating the NDIS can be stressful - let us make it easier.
Secure your spot and get clarity around your child's needs.
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Sensory Assessments
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Rural Children's Therapy also offers stand alone sensory assessments for children between the ages of 2-14 who have sensory concerns.
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Sensory concerns may present in the following ways and can be due to poor internal interoception:
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Touch: hair brushing and tooth brushing may cause discomfort, textures of food or clothing may cause disturbance etc.
​Taste: avoidance of particular foods, unpleasant reactions to tooth paste, gagging and food aversions
​​Smell: child complains of 'yucky' smells undetected by others or conversely cannot smell what others can
​Sight: aversion to bright lights, struggling to adjust between bright and dim lighting etc.
​Hearing: covering ears when there are loud noises including vacuuming, lawnmowing etc. overwhelm in crowed areas such as school or shopping centres.
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As sensory assessment may take up to five hours for a therapist to complete.
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Typically a therapist will want to see how your child presents over a video consult and and may have the parent complete questionnaires.
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Please allow a budget of $969.95 for a sensory assessment to be conducted.
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If you're a private paying client we can often assist you in this area.​
Got a general enquiry?
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Send us a message and we'll get back to you.