The Research
S.A.F.E. Driving Simulator is dedicated to serving the Autistic Community with a research backed simulator to ensure the most effective experience.
The
Need
One in three autistic adolescents acquired a driver's license versus 83.5% for other adolescents and at a median of 9.2 months later. The vast majority (89.7%) of those with autism spectrum disorder who acquired a permit and were fully eligible to get licensed acquired a license within 2 years
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Source: Curry, Allison E et al. “Longitudinal study of driver licensing rates among adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder.” Autism : the international journal of research and practice vol. 22,4 (2018): 479-488. doi:10.1177/1362361317699586.
Licensure is possible for autistic adolescents, although developing fitness to drive requires individualization and rigorous specialized instruction.
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Source: Myers, Rachel K. et al. “Behind the Wheel: Specialized Driving Instructors’ Experiences and Strategies for Teaching Autistic Adolescents to Drive.” The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2021, Vol. 75(3), 7503180110. doi: https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2021.043406
The Effectiveness
The
Market
At 41.4%, ASD youths (ages 13-17) had a significantly higher prevalence of electronic game use compared with the other groups.
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Source: Mazurek, Micah O et al. “Prevalence and correlates of screen-based media use among youths with autism spectrum disorders.” Journal of autism and developmental disorders vol. 42,8 (2012): 1757-67. doi:10.1007/s10803-011-1413-8