Possibilities Clinic is pleased to offer Function First, an Occupational Therapy service designed to provide support, strategies, and resources you can use right away while awaiting an ADHD or Autism assessment.  

Function First focuses on current day-to-day functioning, rather than diagnosis. During the session, the Occupational Therapist explores how the client is functioning across key areas such as executive functioning (planning, initiation, organization, time management), attention and focus, emotional and self-regulation, sensory processing, daily routines, work or academic productivity, and participation in daily life. Strengths, interests, coping strategies, and environmental factors are also explored to build a complete functional picture. 

At the end of the session, clients receive clear, practical outcomes they can begin using immediately, including: 

• A summary of key functional challenges and strengths 

• Personalized, short-term strategies to support daily functioning (e.g., routines, tools, environmental adjustments, regulation strategies) 

• Resource recommendations (such as books, apps, or worksheets) 

• Guidance on next steps, which may include Occupational Therapy, executive-function coaching, psychotherapy, or group programs, depending on the client’s needs 
  
  

A structured session note is also completed and will be shared internally with the assessment team, helping to inform the future assessment process and support continuity of care. 

During the sessions, you will meet with an OT to discuss your current challenges in daily life (such as at school, work, or at home), as well as your strengths and priorities. Together, you will create a short-term and long-term plan with practical tools and resource recommendations.