Levels of Assist

Question 0

Modified Independence

Answer 0

Client is independent with task but may require additional time or adaptive equipment

Question 1

Independent

Answer 1

Client is completely independent. No physical or verbal assist. Task done safely.

Question 2

Supervised

Answer 2

Requires supervision to safely complete task. May require verbal cues.

Question 3

Contact Guard

Answer 3

Hands on contact to safely complete task

Question 4

Standby Assist

Answer 4

OT practitioner is with in reaching distance of client for safety

Question 5

Minimum Assistance

Answer 5

Client requires up to 25% physical or verbal assist from one person to safely complete task

Question 6

Moderate Assistance

Answer 6

Client requires 26-50% physical/verbal assist from one person to complete task

Question 7

Maximal Assistance

Answer 7

Client requires 51-75% physical/verbal assist with one person to safely compete task

Question 8

Dependent

Answer 8

Client requires more than 75% assist to complete task