What is an Independent Living Skills Assessment (ILSA)?
An Independent Living Skills Assessment (ILSA) can be instrumental in identifying base levels of functioning, areas of potential growth and types of ongoing assistance, supports or Independent Living Skills Training that may be beneficial. An ILSA can assist consumers, providers or family members to set goals/plans to increase or sustain the ability to live an independent lifestyle.
Whether it’s a student planning to make the transition from school to community living, an adult planning to make the transition from a facility (i.e. – nursing home or group home) to independent living or an adult learning the skills needed to live and work more independently in the community, assessing skill strengths and needs is important to the success of any transition or independent living enhancement process.
An Independent Living Skills Assessment (ILSA) can be instrumental in identifying base levels of functioning, areas of potential growth and types of ongoing assistance, supports or Independent Living Skills Training that may be beneficial. An ILSA can assist consumers, providers or family members to set goals/plans to increase or sustain the ability to live an independent lifestyle.
Whether it’s a student planning to make the transition from school to community living, an adult planning to make the transition from a facility (i.e. – nursing home or group home) to independent living or an adult learning the skills needed to live and work more independently in the community, assessing skill strengths and needs is important to the success of any transition or independent living enhancement process.
How Does the Assessment Process Work?
ILSA’s are done through a fee for service agreement entered into between SWCIL and the referring agency. After completion of the assessment process a full report is provided to the referring agency identifying areas of strength and recommendations for areas which may indicate functioning can be improved.
SWCIL’s ILSA covers many skill areas divided into individual segments. This allows for customization of the assessment to fit specific needs, adhere to time constraints, or adjust the delivery format when feasible.
All assessment areas are designed to evaluate abilities in real-life situations as much as possible. SWCIL staff will not offer assistance or intervene unless it is an issue of consumer safety. Every effort will be made to complete an assessment and/or all areas requested; however, SWCIL firmly believes in the philosophy of consumer control and choice. Therefore, if an individual chooses not to participate SWCIL will respect their choice to refuse.
ILSA’s are done through a fee for service agreement entered into between SWCIL and the referring agency. After completion of the assessment process a full report is provided to the referring agency identifying areas of strength and recommendations for areas which may indicate functioning can be improved.
SWCIL’s ILSA covers many skill areas divided into individual segments. This allows for customization of the assessment to fit specific needs, adhere to time constraints, or adjust the delivery format when feasible.
All assessment areas are designed to evaluate abilities in real-life situations as much as possible. SWCIL staff will not offer assistance or intervene unless it is an issue of consumer safety. Every effort will be made to complete an assessment and/or all areas requested; however, SWCIL firmly believes in the philosophy of consumer control and choice. Therefore, if an individual chooses not to participate SWCIL will respect their choice to refuse.
LSA Overview:
Individuals with varying levels and all types of disabilities are appropriate candidates for this assessment. The assessment process is observational, participatory, and question and answer. The individual will engage in a variety of actual daily living activities and/or will complete worksheets to demonstrate skill/knowledge in areas of independent living.
The individual is assessed in a broad range of general living skill areas. The areas may include any combination of the following:
Individuals with varying levels and all types of disabilities are appropriate candidates for this assessment. The assessment process is observational, participatory, and question and answer. The individual will engage in a variety of actual daily living activities and/or will complete worksheets to demonstrate skill/knowledge in areas of independent living.
The individual is assessed in a broad range of general living skill areas. The areas may include any combination of the following:
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Assessment results can provide a baseline for the individual’s current level of functioning; along with a general indication of how the individual may function in a variety of situations (i.e. – autonomous or within a supervised/group setting). In addition, recommendations for areas which may indicate functioning can be improved can be provided.
The referring agency may individualize the assessment by choosing all or a combination of skill areas. Time needed to complete the assessment will depend upon the areas to be assessed as well as characteristics unique to the individual (i.e. – reading level, attention span, etc.).
The referring agency may individualize the assessment by choosing all or a combination of skill areas. Time needed to complete the assessment will depend upon the areas to be assessed as well as characteristics unique to the individual (i.e. – reading level, attention span, etc.).
Referral Process
The referring agency can contact SWCIL to make a referral and discuss and determine skill areas to be assessed. Once skill areas are selected and other factors accounted for SWCIL can provide a time and cost estimate.
The referring agency can contact SWCIL to make a referral and discuss and determine skill areas to be assessed. Once skill areas are selected and other factors accounted for SWCIL can provide a time and cost estimate.
Contact SWCIL to request more information about our Independent Living Program,
request accommodations, or to obtain forms in alternate formats.
SWCIL OFFICE: 109 S 5th St. #700, Marshall, MN 56258
Phone: 507.532.2221 or 800.422.1485 (for MN Relay, dial 711)
Email: [email protected] Fax: 507.532.2222
request accommodations, or to obtain forms in alternate formats.
SWCIL OFFICE: 109 S 5th St. #700, Marshall, MN 56258
Phone: 507.532.2221 or 800.422.1485 (for MN Relay, dial 711)
Email: [email protected] Fax: 507.532.2222