Driving skills in teens with autism
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares how teenagers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and those without it perform on a driving test. It aims to understand any differences in driving abilities to help guide future support.
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Who can take part
- You must be 15 to 17 years old.
- You must have passed the written driver's license exam.
- You must have very little or no driving experience (less than 5 hours total).
- You must be enrolled in the social security system.
- If you have autism, you need a doctor's diagnosis, score above 80 on a thinking ability test, and no intellectual disability.
- If you do not have autism, you must have no learning or developmental conditions and a standard education background.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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