Functional Adult
Occupational Therapy
Practical Occupational Therapy for adult function in daily life, care settings and work.
Supporting adults, caregivers, therapists and organisations through practical OT resources, functional assessments and clear, real-world recommendations.
What We Do
Functional Adult OT is built around one core idea: function matters.
Whether an adult is learning to participate more meaningfully in daily routines, needing structured support in a care setting, or struggling to return to work after illness or injury, our focus remains the same: practical, dignified, real-world Occupational Therapy.
We offer two main pathways:
1. OT Resources for Daily Life & Care Settings
Practical activity guides and support tools for adults with intellectual disabilities, carers, therapists and support staff.
- ADL Activity Guides
- Low Arousal activity Ideas
- Functional routines
- Step-by-step OT Resources
2. Functional Assessments & Reports
Occupational Therapy-based assessments for adults whose health, injury or disability may affect daily function, work participation or return-to-work planning.
- OT Functional Assessments
- Work Ability Screenings
- Return-to-work Recommendations
- Job Demands Reviews
- Workplace observations
- Independent OT Reports
Services
Downloadable Resources
Functional Adult OT is developing practical, adult-focused resources for therapists, carers, support staff and families supporting adults in any setting.
These resources will focus on meaningful daily participation, functional routines, ADL skills, low-arousal activity ideas and step-by-tep activity guides that are respectful, practical and easy to implement
Resource areas will include:
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ADL activity guides
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Functional routines
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Low-arousal activity ideas
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Residential care activities
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Caregiver and staff support tools
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Life skills and participation-based resources
OT Functional Work Screening
A screening assessment exploring how a person's injury, illness, disability, pain, fatigue, mobility, balance, endurance, cognition or emotional functioning affects their ability to manage work related tasks.
- Intake form review
- 60/75 minute assessment
- Brief functional screening
- Summary letter
- Basic recommendations
Return-to-work Readiness Assessment
An OT - based assessment to explore whether a person may be ready to return to work return with restrictions, benefit from a graded return-to-work plan.
Best for people off work or struggling to return
- Document review
- 90-120 minute assessment
- Basic job demands comparison
- OT opinion on functional work-readiness
- Graded return-to-work suggestions
- Reasonable accommodation recommendations
- OT report
Independent OT Functional Assessment
To describe the person's current functional ability and limitations in daily life in daily life and work related roles
Best for private clients, insurance motivation, disability support and work concerns
- Document review
- 90 - 120 minute assessment
- Functional observations
- ADL/work participation findings
- OT report
- Recommendations
DISCLAIMER
Functional Adult OT currently offers Occupational Therapy-based functional assessments, work screenings and reports. Comprehensive certified Functional Capacity Evaluations will be added once formal FCE - specific training has been completed.,
Downloadable Resources
Empowering occupational therapists, caregivers, and clients with structured tools and functional resource packs designed for real-world application.
New Resources are added monthly.
A Structured Approach to Real-Life Function
Physical Capacity
Assessing strength, endurance, and mobility required for daily living and work-related tasks.
Cognitive Function
Evaluating attention, memory, planning, and problem-solving within functional environments.
Behavioural Regulation
Focusing on emotional regulation, behaviour, and safety during real-life activities.
Environmental Fit
Analyzing how the person, their tasks, and their environment interact to support independence.
Why Choose Us
Real-life functional focus
Experience with complex adults
Clear, structured reporting
Practical, actionable recommendations
Assessments conducted in the actual home, community, or work settings where life happens.
Deep expertise in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities and behavioral challenges.
Functional reports that provide clarity for insurers, employers, and support teams.
Outcome-focused steps designed to improve daily functioning and independence immediately.
Our Approach
At Functional Adult Occupational Therapy, we look at function in context.
We do not only ask what a person can or cannot do. We consider the person, their environment, their routines, their support needs, their roles and the real-life demands placed on them.
Our approach is:
Practical — focused on real tasks, routines and daily demands.
Dignified — adult-focused, respectful and never infantilizing.
Context-based — considering the person’s home, care setting, work environment and support systems.
Ethical — grounded in Occupational Therapy reasoning, clear boundaries and responsible reporting.
Goal-directed — aimed at improving participation, safety, confidence and quality of life.
Whether we are creating an activity guide for a residential care setting or completing a functional assessment for return-to-work planning, our focus remains on meaningful adult participation.
Our occupational therapist provides direct observation in home, community, and work environments. This contextual evidence is vital for understanding physical, cognitive, and behavioural performance in situ.
We deliver practical outcomes that directly support decision-making for insurers and employers, providing clear next steps and actionable recommendations for functional recovery or maintenance.
Every assessment is individualised and adult-focused, respecting the personal goals and professional requirements of each client while maintaining a rigorous clinical standard.