Autism is a spectrum condition. This means that there are varying degrees of severity. Anyone diagnosed with a spectrum disorder should discuss driving with their health care professionals and consider a pre-driving assessment before learning to drive. The following areas can be affected and will be carefully considered when participating in a fitness to drive assessment.
- Impaired social skills
- Information process
- Impaired motor skills
- Impaired executive functioning
- Decreased mental flexibility
- Difficulty accurately interpreting verbal and nonverbal information
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