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As we near the end of Chapter 2 of Behind the Wheel with Autism: Overcoming Barriers to Driving for Autistic Teens and Adults, we continue to explore why the basic
“Gary”, an autistic young man in his late twenties, messaged me on Facebook and asked to meet at a McDonald’s near his house a few years ago. He wasn’t able
An Opinion Piece I’m an autism mom, author, speaker, and chiropractor with a nonpharmacological autism practice. Over more than two decades of working with patients and families, I’ve noticed a
We’ve just wrapped up Chapter 1 where we explored barriers to driving from the viewpoints of autistic teens and adults, their parents, driving instructors, and occupational and physical therapists. Whew,
By now, you’ve heard it straight from the people living it: autistic teens and adults, their parents, instructors, and therapists. Driving isn’t just about learning the rules of the road—it’s
There are real, research-based concerns that occupational therapists (OTs), physical therapists (PTs), rehabilitation specialists, and driving assessors identify as barriers to driving for autistic teens and adults. Below I’m sharing