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Will he EVER pass the driver's test (sigh)?
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<blockquote data-quote="trinityroyal" data-source="post: 375945" data-attributes="member: 3907"><p>I think that driving (in real world conditions, rather than a computer simulation) provides so much sensory input that in some cases it can be overwhelming for some on the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) spectrum. In addition, the requirement to take in and evaluate a lot of complex information in a hurry, and to make quick decisions and a lot of transitions as unexpected situations come up, can be quite a lot to handle.</p><p></p><p>My difficult child is nearly 21, and we haven't let him do more than study the driver's ed handbook in preparation for his written test. (In my province, there are graduated license, so after the learner's permit there are 2 full levels you need to pass before you are a fully licensed driver). My brother in law once let difficult child back his car out of the garage in order to park it on the driveway -- a distance of about 2 1/2 car lenghts. difficult child nearly wrecked the car AND the garage door AND the neighbour's lawn. This, despite the fact that he can perform all sorts of complex maneuvers and driving skills in computer games and simulators.</p><p></p><p>He just can't handle it when it's a real car, in the real world.</p><p></p><p>I think L might just need a bit more time, lots of exposure to the skills, and tons of practice.</p><p></p><p>On a related note, Step-D who is neurotypical (although I think there's an undiagnosed something lurking in there), took 4 or 5 tries before she passed her driving test. And she was about 25 when she got her license. No reason to rush to get your license at 16 unless you truly feel ready for it and need to drive for some reason.</p><p></p><p>Trinity</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trinityroyal, post: 375945, member: 3907"] I think that driving (in real world conditions, rather than a computer simulation) provides so much sensory input that in some cases it can be overwhelming for some on the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) spectrum. In addition, the requirement to take in and evaluate a lot of complex information in a hurry, and to make quick decisions and a lot of transitions as unexpected situations come up, can be quite a lot to handle. My difficult child is nearly 21, and we haven't let him do more than study the driver's ed handbook in preparation for his written test. (In my province, there are graduated license, so after the learner's permit there are 2 full levels you need to pass before you are a fully licensed driver). My brother in law once let difficult child back his car out of the garage in order to park it on the driveway -- a distance of about 2 1/2 car lenghts. difficult child nearly wrecked the car AND the garage door AND the neighbour's lawn. This, despite the fact that he can perform all sorts of complex maneuvers and driving skills in computer games and simulators. He just can't handle it when it's a real car, in the real world. I think L might just need a bit more time, lots of exposure to the skills, and tons of practice. On a related note, Step-D who is neurotypical (although I think there's an undiagnosed something lurking in there), took 4 or 5 tries before she passed her driving test. And she was about 25 when she got her license. No reason to rush to get your license at 16 unless you truly feel ready for it and need to drive for some reason. Trinity [/QUOTE]
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