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: Lateral (Light)

Place the 'lateral object' in the appropriate rear slot with the handle facing toward the participant. Move the board so that these slots are directly in front of the participant whilst maintaining the approximate 8cm distance from the front of the table. Using the lateral grip, pick up the object by the handle and move it to the front slot.

"Start the timer, move the object as demonstrated and as quickly as possible to the front slot and then stop the timer."

Example Video

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