Teenage Driving Challenges: Some teenagers may experience difficulties with driving tasks, such as applying and modulating the right force to the accelerator and brake. Eye-hand coordination challenges may also be present, such as staying in the middle of a lane, changing lanes, and responding to curves and turns. Other factors may include difficulty integrating and responding to all of the simultaneous and unpredictable sights and sounds encountered while driving.
Driving Simulation Program: This program is designed for teenagers who require more than just practice for safe and relaxed driving. The program begins with an evaluation by a licensed occupational therapist. Based on the assessment results, a program will be tailored to the individual's needs. This may include factors such as coordination, muscle tone, visual motor spatial perception, sensory-motor responses, cognitive ability, attention, emotional maturity, and capacity for empathy.
The frequency and length of the appointments are flexible and depend on the individual's needs and capabilities. In preparation for simulated driving, all issues will be addressed in a fun and engaging atmosphere to create competence and confidence
Program Benefits: In summary, when learning to drive requires more than just practice, simulated driving in a therapeutic environment can address these challenging issues in a safe, non-threatening, and effective way. By participating in this program, teenagers can gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to become safe and responsible drivers.