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: Lifting a Light Object

Place the empty tin (with the plastic lid on) in the same position on the board as defined for the jar in the previous task and keep the carton in the same position on the form board creating a barrier. Lift the tin over the carton using the power grip and place on the opposite side of the form board in the designated area. Reset the task for the participant.

"Start the timer, move the tin over the carton to the other side of the board as demonstrated and as quickly as possible. Then stop the timer."

Example Video

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