Learning Disorders and Driving
Driving is a high-risk activity for teenagers, and those with learning disorders face even greater challenges behind-the-wheel. When compared to other teens, a young driver with AD/HD is:
- twice as likely to get a speeding ticket,,
- four times more likely to have been the driver in an accident that resulted in injuries, and
- seven times more likely to be involved in two or more accidents. (Source: AD/HD & Driving, J. Marlene Snyder, Ph.D)
We offer three programs that have been shown to improve the the cognitive skills associated with driving in teens who are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD, ADHD), Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) and other learning issues:
- On-line baseline assessment of 12 skills associated with driving
- Customized training regimen focused on improving the weakest skills
- Personalized feedback and comparative assessment of performance
Virtual Driver Interactive™ Driving Simulators More Info .
This award winning web-based course contains five lessons that bring to light the essentials of good driving behavior, including how to:
- Recognize and anticipate hazards on the road
- Adjust speed, maintaining a safe distance from other drivers
- Accurately estimate the gap or space they need for different driving maneuvers
- Limit the time and number of glances away from the road while driving
