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Is the AMPS a valid and/or useful tool for use in mental health practice?

April 26, 2017amps mental health Practice Tool useful valid

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Is the AMPS a valid and/or useful tool for use in mental health practice?

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“The foundation for the AMPS originated in psychiatry, specifically for use with clients with schizophrenia and depression (for this, Susan Doble, Halifax, Canada should be given credit). The basic idea behind the AMPS was to develop a tool that enabled clients to perform familiar tasks, and allowed them to choose which ones they would perform, so as to support their motivation and engagement in their task performances. The AMPS has since been developed to be used in all areas of occupational therapy practice and with all diagnostic and age groups.” Follow this link to download a full discussion about strengths and challenges related to using the AMPS in mental health practice, “A critique of the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) in mental health practice” and commentaries and responses to this.