Newtown Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment Industry Leaders
Are you after an Occupational Therapist (OT) driving assessment?
For many of us, driving is an essential part of our daily lives. It allows us to get to work, go to the store, and visit family and friends. However, as we change, our driving skills may decline. This can be due to problems with vision, hearing, or other health conditions. An Occupational Therapist can help to assess whether an older driver is still safe behind the wheel.
Do I need a driving assessment?A driving assessment may help to ensure you are safe on the road or indeed may be a requirement for you to get, or retain your licence. You may have been referred for an assessment by a health professional, or your local transport authority. If so, Physio Inq can help.
What happens in a driving assessment?
During a driving assessment, the therapist will observe your driving skills and abilities and make recommendations about whether you are safe to drive. The assessment may also include:
- A review of the driver's medical history
- A cognitive test.
- In some cases, the therapist may also recommend adaptive equipment or changes to the vehicle to improve safety
How can an Occupational Therapist (OT) help?
Through a driving assessment or rehabilitation program, and OT can provide:
- Graded rehabilitation programs tailored to suit all ages
- Defensive driving techniques and driver education
- Advice on vehicle modification and equipment installation
- Access to a modified vehicle and direct support to attend a Roads and Maritime Service Disability Test
- Access to trial a range of vehicle modifications such as left foot accelerator, hand controls, electronic brakes and accelerators, spinner knobs, and satellite accelerators
- Licensing support
- Advocacy and support with insurance schemes or compensable third-party payers
Occupational Therapy Driver Assessors assist in identifying when your abilities required to drive are impaired.
Research has shown that performing an Occupational Driver Assessment (OTDA) is the Gold Standard in assessing a person’s ability to drive.
An OTDAs has not only completed a degree in Occupational Therapy but also postgraduate studies in Driver Assessment.
If you would benefit from an Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment or have been informed you require one, Physio Inq can assist. Contact our Client Services Representatives today to discuss about booking an appointment.
Other Occupational Therapy services that Physio Inq is able to offer
About Physio Inq's Care
- Strong history in home based care
- Over 200 clinical experts for occupational therapy
- A commitment to expediting referrals based on clinical needs
- Dedicated contact person for your business
- Access to multiple disciplines and services under one roof
- Large geographical coverage
- High quality reporting
- Experienced clinical staff
We are committed to providing our service In-Home wherever possible. From time to time, circumstances such as staffing, demand and availability may prevent this from occurring. In those instances, we will assist in arranging alternative service methods such as telehealth for Occupational Therapy.
At Physio Inq we can deliver high-quality and timely in-home and online Allied Health Services. Our Occupational Therapy Driving Assessment services are available in Newtown and the surrounding areas:
- Ashbury
- Ashfield
- Balmain
- Balmain East
- Birchgrove
- Camperdown
- Croydon
- Dulwich Hill
- Enmore
- Haberfield
