Healthcare Providers' Perspectives on Autistic Adolescents Transitioning to Independent Driving.
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| Title: | Healthcare Providers' Perspectives on Autistic Adolescents Transitioning to Independent Driving. |
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| Authors: | McDonald, Catherine C. (AUTHOR), Labows, Christina (AUTHOR), Myers, Rachel K. (AUTHOR), Sartin, Emma (AUTHOR), Yerys, Benjamin E. (AUTHOR), Carey, Meghan E. (AUTHOR), Mollen, Cynthia J. (AUTHOR), Curry, Allison E. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders. Apr2026, Vol. 56 Issue 4, p1362-1369. 8p. |
| Subjects: | Medical history taking, Patient education, Patient compliance, Medical personnel, Children with disabilities, Research funding, Adolescent health, Social workers, Psychologists, Qualitative research, Prompts (Psychology), Autism, Automobile driving, Interviewing, Executive function, Functional assessment, Anxiety, Information resources, Transportation, Thematic analysis, Motivation (Psychology), Psychology of movement, Attitudes of medical personnel, Research methodology, Seizures (Medicine), Vocational rehabilitation, Asperger's syndrome, Parents of children with disabilities, Counseling, Physicians, Individualized medicine, Visual perception, Space perception, Drugs, Automobile drivers' tests, Psychosocial factors, Medical referrals, Rules, Comorbidity, Adolescence |
| Abstract: | Licensure is an option for some autistic adolescents and families that increases mobility by enabling independent travel to employment, school, and social activities. The objective of this study was to identify current strategies used by healthcare providers (HCPs) in their guidance to autistic adolescents and families on the transition to independent driving. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 HCPs. The team's previous research, literature review and expert feedback informed the development of the interview guide. A content analysis approach was used in the coding of transcripts, nine of which were double coded. Study team members reviewed coded transcripts, provided and discussed narrative summaries, and identified themes. Interviews were conducted with physicians, social workers, psychologists, therapist and a nurse practitioner. HCP identified their perceptions of autistic adolescents' strengths and weaknesses to be addressed in their individualized approaches. They described using clinical interactions as time to address licensure and driving, but also referred to specialists as needed. HCPs described using existing resources, but also provided a wish list of future resources. HCPs use an individualized approach for guidance in the transition to independent driving, considering the unique needs of autistic adolescent patients and families. These HCPs identified a clear need for tailored resources and guidance they can use in support of independent driving when appropriate for their patients and families. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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