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Randall, Kristina N.; Ryan, Joseph B.; Stierle, Jordan N.; Walters, Sharon M.; Bridges, William – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Research consistently demonstrates that attainment of a driver's license and access to a vehicle directly and favorably influence employment outcomes, enhance one's ability to capitalize on quality jobs, and expand one's access to community and independent opportunities. This study used a driving simulator to provide driving lessons to 12 young…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Young Adults, Driver Education, Teaching Methods
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Vindin, Priscilla; Wilson, Nathan J.; Lee, Hoe; Cordier, Reinie – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Gaining a driver's license can be difficult for student drivers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet little is known about their experiences of learning to drive. In this qualitative study, focus groups and individual interviews were employed to ascertain the perceptions of three participant groups, including people with ASD, parents of people…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Driver Education, Motor Vehicles