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Citation

Monahan M, Classen S, Helsel PV. Can. J. Occup. Ther. 2013; 80(1): 35-41.

Affiliation

Department of Occupational Therapy, and Institute for Mobility, Activity and Participation, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, PO Box 100164, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

23550495

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teens, and those teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder (ADHD/ASD) may have a greater crash risk. PURPOSE: This case study compared the pre-driving skills of a teen with ADHD/ASD to an age- and gender-matched healthy control (HC). METHOD: Data were collected from performance on clinical tests and on a driving simulator. FINDINGS: The main impairments of the teen with ADHD/ASD were the ability to shift attention, perform simple sequential tasks, integrate visual-motor responses, and coordinate motor responses, whereas the HC demonstrated intact skills in these abilities. The teen with ADHD/ASD made 44 driving errors during the drive, and the HC made 17. The teen with ADHD/ASD had more lane maintenance, visual scanning, and speeding errors compared to the HC. IMPLICATIONS: Teens with ADHD/ASD may have more pre-driving deficits and may require a certified driving rehabilitation specialist to assess readiness to drive, but a larger study is needed to confirm this.


Language: en

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