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Road safety - National Autistic Society Learning road safety and going out and about might be difficult for autistic children Our guide explores why this might be the case and some of the things that parents can do to help
Teaching road safety skills to children with additional needs However, children with additional needs can face greater challenges when it comes to learning about road safety; for example, children with autism may lack awareness of danger or become easily distracted
Autism and Driving | Teen Driver Source Can autistic people drive safely? Yes, they can and do According to research conducted at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), two-thirds of 15- to 18-year-old autistic adolescents without intellectual disability are currently driving or planning to drive, and 1 in 3 autistic individuals without intellectual disability get licensed by age 21 Autism is characterized by subtle
Teaching Road Safety - Healis Autism Centre IntroductionA large number of deaths and injuries that occur among our society’s youth occur due to traffic-related accidents For a child with special needs, the risks are significantly increased due to several factors such as: • Lowered danger awareness • Heightened distractibility • Difficulty in filtering background stimuli • Greater levels of impulsivity • Increased
Driving Independence and Autism: Navigating the Road to Safety and . . . Certain conditions, particularly severe intellectual disabilities or comorbid health issues like epilepsy, may restrict or prevent licensure For those with autism who experience challenges such as distractibility, difficulty processing visual cues, or slower hazard recognition, additional assessments or tailored training might be required
Driving and Intellectual Disability An intellectual disability affects individuals in various ways, however often, difficulties are seen in communication, social skills, learning and self-care It is a lifelong condition and a person with an intellectual disability will commonly need ongoing supports from family, friends, carers or formal support services
Road safety - BeyondAutism Road safety Road safety is an important skill to teach all children and young adults Typically, children are not ready to cross the road alone until they are eight years old However, autistic children and young adults may need additional support beyond this age They can be more at risk of being hurt or fatally injured while out in the community It is important to start teaching road safety
Road Traffic Safety in Children with Neurodevelopmental Differences Factors Increasing Risk for Road Traffic Injury Data on road traffic injuries among children with neurodevelopmental disabilities is limited, though we know that their risk of unintentional injury overall is significantly elevated when compared to the general population In a study of adults on the autism spectrum
Road Safety - The Autism Hub Promoting awareness of road safety rules for students with Autism Road safety is an essential factor necessary for involvement in community life Students are faced with complex road rules and regulations when they participate as pedestrians, as passengers in vehicles and on wheels when riding bicycles or scooters
Guide for young people living with autism and other disabilities to . . . Learning to drive can often be a ‘rite of passage’ for teenagers transitioning into adulthood, and the process can often be more complex for young people living with disability Where there is potential for young people to safely earn their Learner’s permit and become a fully licenced driver, they should have the opportunity to learn how to drive – which can also be an important factor