SHAP: Southampton Hand Assessment Procedure

The Assessor's SHAP Protocol provides detailed instructions for an assessor to conduct a SHAP. The information on this page supplements this document, by providing videos of the different SHAP tests.

Abstract Object Tasks

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

7. Pick Up Coins
8. Button Board
9. Simulated Food Cutting
10. Page Turning
11. Jar Lid
12. Glass Jug Pouring
13. Carton Pouring
14. Lifting a Heavy Object
15. Lifting a Light Object
16. Lifting a Tray
17. Rotate Key
18. Open/Close Zip
19. Rotate A Screw
20. Door Handle

Usage Instrustions: Button Board

Place the button board to the right of the timer unit if assessing the right hand, and to the left if assessing the left hand. The buttons should be farthest from the timer unit. Undo each button in turn, using only the assessed hand in a tripod grip. The other hand may be used to steady the board, but may not assist in the task. The button board should remain on the form-board at all times. Reset the task for the participant.

"Start the timer and using only the appropriate hand, undo all four buttons in any order as demonstrated and as quickly as possible. You may steady the button board with your other hand so that it remains on the form-board throughout the task. Then stop the timer using only the appropriate hand."

Example Video

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