The Assessor's SHAP Protocol provides detailed instructions for an assessor to conduct a SHAP. It is available to download in different languages:

• English
• Japanese*
• Japanese Prosthesis User*

The SHAP Forms provide a range of forms for recording the SHAP.

Download the SHAP Flyer!

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