Improving independence in driving for autistic adults
Challenges in community mobility can act as barriers to social inclusion for autistic individual. Driving is often difficult as it requires quick decisions and problem solving in response to road conditions and unpredictable traffic. There is currently a lack of understanding on how autistic learner drivers read and respond to traffic and hazards on the road. The problem is further confounded as there are currently no established standards in Australia for assessing driving behaviours.
The overall aim of this project is to address community mobility challenges experienced by young autistic adults. This project aims to design, pilot testing and evaluate the feasibility, appropriateness and effectiveness of an autistic driver training package in supporting learner drivers with autism to obtain a driver’s licence and maintain on-road safety.
The overall aim of this project is to address community mobility challenges experienced by young autistic adults. This project aims to design, pilot testing and evaluate the feasibility, appropriateness and effectiveness of an autistic driver training package in supporting learner drivers with autism to obtain a driver’s licence and maintain on-road safety.
Publications
- Published 22 Jun 2021
- Published 30 Jan 2021
- Published 25 Aug 2020
- Published 1 Aug 2020
- Published 28 Aug 2018
Program
AdulthoodProject code
3.040RSProject Leader(s)
- Hoe Lee, Curtin University