ADL-Taxonomy assesses and describes an individual's ability to perform various daily activities. This tool focuses on habits, roles, and personal needs, evaluating the activities most important to each individual. It can be used through observation, questionnaires, and/or interviews.

Interest Checklist is a checklist of a client’s leisure activities. The client indicates past, present, and future interests. The checklist helps identify new hobbies and/or encourage previous leisure activities, for example, after illness or trauma.

Occupational Circumstances Assessment Interview and Rating Scale (OCAIRS) aims to assess participation in occupations. It is an interview-based assessment that gathers information about the client, their occupation, and environment.

A-ONE (Arnadottir OT-ADL Neurobehavioral Evaluation) is a standardized assessment tool that evaluates both self-care ability—such as dressing, personal hygiene, mobility, eating, and communication—and symptoms related to neurobehavioral dysfunction.

Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) is a standardized tool that simultaneously evaluates an individual's ability to perform daily occupations and their motor and process skills, considering independence, safety, efficiency, and effort.

A-TWO (Kitchen Task Observation) is a standardized method used to assess an individual's ability to prepare a simple meal (soup) and set a table.

BOT-2 (Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency | Second Edition) is a standardized motor development assessment that compares a child’s performance with a group of age-matched peers in the U.S. It evaluates four motor areas: fine motor control, manual coordination, body coordination, and strength and agility. Each area is further divided into two subcategories.

Box and Block Test is a standardized test that assesses gross motor function of the hands, fingers, and arms.

Children’s Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment (CAPE) and Preferences for Activities of Children (PAC) assess and map children's and adolescents' participation in daily activities, measuring variety, enjoyment, frequency, and intensity over a four-month period.

PAC evaluates children’s interests in various activities. These checklists are designed for individuals aged 6–21 years.

Dynamometer is a standardized test that measures grip strength in pounds.

Children’s Occupational Performance Questionnaire (FBDI) gathers information about school-age children's functional ability in various activities, including self-care, play, and recreational activities, school participation, sensory and motor function, and fine motor skills.

Performance Analysis is a detailed analysis of occupational difficulties based on observation. The therapist observes the client performing a predefined task and evaluates the quality of execution.

Neglect Tests assess whether an individual attends to and responds to stimuli on the affected side, for example, after a stroke.

Stress Mastery Questionnaire (SMQ) is a checklist divided into three parts:

Role Checklist collects information about a client’s participation in ten different roles—past, present, and future. It also assesses the importance of each role, the client’s interest in it, and satisfaction with current performance.

Occupational Balance Wheel provides an overview of daily occupations, including self-care, work, and leisure, over a 24-hour period.

Occupational Performance History Interview (OPHI-II) is used to obtain a comprehensive view of an individual’s life history through an interview-based assessment.

Clock Drawing Test assesses spatial awareness, executive function, and information processing.

Lowenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA) is a symptom-based tool that evaluates cognitive function, abilities, and limitations in individuals with stroke or traumatic brain injury.

Child Occupational Self-Assessment (COSA) is a self-assessment consisting of 25 items that describe children's daily activities. It evaluates both a child's perceived competence and the personal importance of various activities.

Occupational Self-Assessment (OSA) gathers the client’s self-assessment of their functional abilities and environmental influences. The client prioritizes tasks and sets goals in collaboration with the occupational therapist.

Assessment of Work Performance (AWP) evaluates work performance by assessing the effectiveness, precision, and quality of work execution.

Driving Skills Assessment Checklist is used to assess an individual’s ability to drive in urban areas.

Sensory Profile is a questionnaire used to assess sensory processing patterns. It evaluates behaviors and responses to sensory stimuli encountered in daily life, using standardized U.S.-based norms. Assessment areas include taste and smell, posture, movement, attention, emotions, vision, touch, activity level, behavior, and hearing.

Work Environment Impact Scale (WEIS) assesses the impact of the work environment on an individual’s performance, satisfaction, and well-being.

Worker Role Interview (WRI) identifies factors that influence an employee’s ability to return to work after illness or injury.

Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is a screening tool used to assess cognitive function.

Modified Barthel Index evaluates functional abilities in daily activities, such as dressing, hygiene, and bathing.

School Function Interview (MNS) assesses school environments in close collaboration with the student, evaluating school-related tasks, peer and staff interactions, participation, communication, and the need for support/accommodations.

Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) is a screening tool used to assess cognitive function.

Mental Status Questionnaire (MSQ) screens cognitive function in older adults, primarily assessing orientation and memory.

Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) allows clients to identify occupational performance challenges in self-care, work, and leisure. The client prioritizes important tasks and evaluates performance and satisfaction.

Pinch Gauge is a standardized test that measures finger strength in pounds.

Purdue Pegboard Test is a standardized test assessing gross motor function of the hands, fingers, and arms, as well as fine motor dexterity.

Sollerman Hand Function Test is a standardized tool for assessing hand function, based on seven of the eight most common hand grips used in daily life.