NDIS Funding for Driving Assessments

Background The complex skill of driving requires ordered coordination of a person’s physical, visual and cognitive abilities. The ability to drive is a crucial component of an individual’s independence and autonomy, as it allows them to access their community, travel and participate socially at their convenience. While most people can learn to drive and obtain [...]

By |2023-11-28T16:30:06+10:00December 30th, 2018|blog|Comments Off on NDIS Funding for Driving Assessments

OT Driving Assessment Sydney

The importance of driving For many people, the ability to drive is a critical aspect of their lives. Driving allows people to travel freely and enhances their independence and may be essential for employment opportunities and engaging with their community. However, while driving may easily be taken for granted by those are fortunate to carry out [...]

By |2023-11-28T11:41:38+10:00November 29th, 2018|blog|Comments Off on OT Driving Assessment Sydney

Information on OT Driving Assessments

If you have been recommended for an Occupational Therapy (OT) Driving Assessment, this article outlines what is involved in the procedure. Firstly, it is useful to understand the area of occupational therapy. An Occupational Therapist is an allied health worker who helps people improve their independence. Usually, OTs work with people who have medical conditions or other difficulties [...]

By |2023-11-28T11:44:47+10:00November 2nd, 2018|blog|Comments Off on Information on OT Driving Assessments

Driving and the NDIS

What is the NDIS? The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) began its rollout across Australia in 2016. It is the nationwide government-funded program in which Australians up to 65 years of age with a chronic medical condition or disability can avail of formal supports and therapies. To be eligible to become an NDIS participant, an individual must [...]

By |2023-11-28T16:35:59+10:00September 16th, 2018|blog|Comments Off on Driving and the NDIS

Dealing with driving cessation

For many people, driving is a crucial part of their lives, but it is often something taken for granted. It can be easy to forget that there is a complex level of coordination required between physical, visual and cognitive skills to drive safely. Driving enables individuals to be independent, as it allows them the freedom and convenience to [...]

By |2023-11-28T11:54:10+10:00September 3rd, 2018|blog|Comments Off on Dealing with driving cessation

Driving with lower limb amputations

Recommencing driving after a lower limb amputation In today’s technological advanced environment, it is possible for a person who has had one or both lower limbs amputated to return to driving. In fact, there are a plethora of vehicle modifications that can overcome most physical deficits so that a person can continue to drive. However, as lower limb [...]

By |2023-11-28T15:45:17+10:00August 13th, 2018|blog|Comments Off on Driving with lower limb amputations

Driving with autism

Can a person with a diagnosis of autism drive? Autism (Autism Spectrum Disorder) is a cognitive developmental condition that impacts on how the person observes, interprets and interacts with their surroundings; from their physical environment to people around them. The disorder affects people differently and is often categorised into three levels; level 1 (mild), level [...]

By |2023-11-28T13:22:28+10:00July 17th, 2018|blog|Comments Off on Driving with autism

Managing Anxiety when Driving

Importance of driving Driving is a complex activity that requires a high level of ability and coordination between one’s physical, visual and cognitive faculties. It is also the riskiest activity that most people engage in on a daily basis, although this is often overlooked. For some people, driving can cause anxiety, the level of which varies [...]

By |2023-11-28T11:58:03+10:00July 11th, 2018|blog|Comments Off on Managing Anxiety when Driving

Driving After Stroke – Occupational Therapy Assesments

What is a stroke? A stroke involves blood flow being blocked off to an area of the brain, robbing the brain of oxygen. When this occurs, brain cells start to degrade, and that part of the brain begins to lose muscle control. A stroke can occur at any time, to any individual, and the effects of the [...]

By |2024-01-29T16:20:05+10:00May 30th, 2018|blog|Comments Off on Driving After Stroke – Occupational Therapy Assesments

The outcome of an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment

Welcome to Part 3/3 The outcome of an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment This is the third instalment of our series of articles explaining the entire process of an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment. Before reading this article, it is recommended that the following articles are read in order to obtain a detailed understanding of what is involved [...]

By |2024-01-10T15:38:55+10:00May 15th, 2018|blog|Comments Off on The outcome of an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment
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