BIG-CAT

The "BIG-CAT" - Breakdown of Independence Goals - Comprehensive Assessment Tool is the most detailed "goal" assessment tool on the market and consists of 240 detailed daily living skills, to work towards independent living

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Why Use Our Assessment?

Our online tool is crafted to support individuals and their Occupational Therapists in identifying and targeting the skills necessary for achieving a higher level of independent living. Designed for all persons over the age of 10, with or without disabilities, this tool empowers users to assess their independence skills and prioritize the development of those essential for reaching their personal goals. With this tool, clients maintain complete choice and control throughout the assessment process. It facilitates systematic progression, offering a clear roadmap to achieving goals while providing metrics to assess progress and inspire motivation. Co-designed by two industry leaders—TNT OT (Occupational Therapists) and Reach Care (Support Coordination for persons with a disability). This tool fills a crucial gap in the market by identifying the life-skills clients need to attain as they work towards independence. Once all questions have been completed and submitted, you will have the option to download a free version of the report, or pay USD$9.99 for a more detailed report.

Explore Our Assessment Areas

Personal Hygiene

Improve daily hygiene skills.

Health & Well-being

Improve daily health and well-being.

Emergency & Safety

Develop essential emergency and safety knowledge.

Money Management

Improve your personal finance and money management abilities.

Laundry

Develop effective laundry and clothing care skills.

Kitchen

Improve your culinary skills and kitchen management.

Domestic

Develop essential household management and maintenance abilities.

Personal

Explore and enhance your personal growth and development.

Interpersonal & Social

Improve your interpersonal and social skills.

Accommodation

Develop essential accommodation and living skills.

Education & Training

Enhance your education and training abilities.

Employment

Develop essential employment-related skills and knowledge.

Legal

Explore legal knowledge and skills for everyday life.

About Us

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Empowering Independence

Our "BIG-CAT" Assessment Tool, co-designed with TNT OT and Reach Care, helps individuals aged 10 and up to assess and develop essential daily living skills for independent living. This tool provides clear, actionable steps and tracks progress, ensuring full client control and motivation throughout the process.