Notice: This website was a student project from 2009 and is no longer actively maintained. I’ve left these resources archived, but be warned they may be out of date or no longer relevant.

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Driving is, for most of us, a necessity in today’s society. It facilitates our social gatherings and provides access to many of our daily living needs5. When this ability becomes compromised due to a decline in health, the individual, their family, and health professionals such as occupational therapists are faced with difficult decision for the welfare of the individual.

While these decisions and interventions can be guided by many tools, the first step in this process is accurate assessment.

Occupational Therapist Assessments

Occupational Therapist Assessments

As an Occupational therapist making assessment decisions is most important in building my client’s treatment plan.

Are there better assessments than what I’m using?

Self/Caregiver Assessments

Self/Caregiver Assessments

I’m worried about my driving abilities. I don’t want to lose my independence and mobility.

Is my driving safe?


Assessment Comparison Matrix

Overwhelmed by all of the choices and assessment varieties? Included is a handy reference chart that will help in the decision making process.

Assessment Comparison Matrix