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: Spherical (Light)

Place the 'spherical object' in the appropriate rear slot. Place the 'tip object' in the slot between the rear and front 'spherical object' slots to create a small barrier. 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 spherical grip move the object over the barrier and place it in the front slot.

"Start the timer, pick up and move the object as demonstrated with as few mistakes as possible, and as quickly as possible, to the front slot. Complete the task by depressing the blue button on the timer again."

Example Video

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