A study from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that two-thirds of teens with high-functioning autism disorder (HFASD) in PA are driving or are planning to drive. Dr. Patty Huang, a developmental pediatrician, explained that there is not a lot of research explaining how a teen with HFASD might perform as a driver. Because car wrecks are the leading cause of teen deaths, the research hopes to suggest evaluation and appropriate driver training. The researchers surveyed 300 parents of teens and developed a list of characteristics that seemed predictive of teens with HFASD who will drive. CHOP has created a site, teendriversource, for parents and educators.
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