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ERIC Number: EJ1103838
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016-Jul
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
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Training the Motor Aspects of Pre-Driving Skills of Young Adults with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder
Brooks, Johnell; Kellett, Julie; Seeanner, Julia; Jenkins, Casey; Buchanan, Caroline; Kinsman, Anne; Kelly, Desmond; Pierce, Susan
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v46 n7 p2408-2426 Jul 2016
The purpose of this study was to investigate the utility of using a driving simulator to address the motor aspects of pre-driving skills with young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A group of neurotypical control participants and ten participants with ASD completed 18 interactive steering and pedal exercises with the goal to achieve error-free performance. Most participants were able to achieve this goal within five trials for all exercises except for the two most difficult ones. Minimal performance differences were observed between the two groups. Participants with ASD needed more time to complete the tasks. Overall, the interactive exercises and the process used worked well to address motor related aspects of pre-driving skills in young adults with ASD.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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