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: Simulated Food Cutting

Place the knife to the side of the timer unit (right side for right-handed assessments, left side for left-handed assessments). Place the plasticine 'food item' in the designated area on the form board (mould to look like a sausage and fit approximately the area on the form board). Pick up the knife, using the other hand to steady the plasticine. Cut it clearly into two sections. Then replace the knife on the form board. Reset the task by remoulding the plasticine for the participant.

"Start the timer, use the knife provided to cut the plasticine clearly into two pieces, as demonstrated and as quickly as possible. You may use the other hand to steady the plasticine. Return the knife to its starting position on the board and the stop the timer."

Example Video

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