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    Viewpoints on driving of individuals with and without autism spectrum disorder

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    Chee, Derserri Yan Ting
    Lee, Hoe
    Falkmer, Marita
    Barnett, Tania
    Falkmer, O.
    Siljehav, J.
    Falkmer, Torbjorn
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Chee, D. and Lee, H. and Falkmer, M. and Barnett, T. and Falkmer, O. and Siljehav, J. and Falkmer, T. 2015. Viewpoints on driving of individuals with and without autism spectrum disorder. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. 18 (1): pp. 26-36.
    Source Title
    Developmental Neurorehabilitation
    DOI
    10.3109/17518423.2014.964377
    ISSN
    1751-8423
    School
    School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/5868
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    • Curtin Research Publications
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    Objective: Understanding the viewpoints of drivers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is crucial in the development of mobility support and driver training that is responsive to their needs. Methods: Fifty young adults with ASD and fifty seven typically developed adults participated in the study to form a contrasting group. Q-methodology was used to understand viewpoints on driving as a main mode of transportation. Data were analysed using a PQ by-person varimax rotation factor analysis. Results: Although some ASD participants perceived themselves as confident and independent drivers, others preferred other modes of transportation such as public transport and walking. Anxiety was also found to be a barrier to driving. The contrast group revealed consistent viewpoints on their driving ability. They preferred driving as their main mode of transportation and believed that they were competent, safe and independent drivers. Conclusion: These results are important in the planning of transport policies and driver training for individuals with ASD. Driver training manuals can be developed to address anxiety issues, hazard perception and navigation problems in the ASD population. Their use of public transport could be further facilitated through more inclusive transport policies.

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