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 Instructions: Rotate Key

Return the form board to the case ADL side up, placing in on top of the foam insert (the timer unit should fit neatly in its original position on the board without moving it from the foam). Turn the key to the white mark using the lateral grip.

"Start the timer, rotate the key as demonstrated and as quickly as possible to the white mark and release the key (at which time the key will spring back to its start position) and then stop the timer."

Example Video

Use the video controls to play, pause, and adjust volume. The video will loop automatically.