Driving Safety: Asperger’s and Autism
What We Do
This work explores the use of virtual reality driving simulators to train and evaluate driving skills of teens with Asperger's and autism.
Project Info
PI: Daniel J. Cox, UVA School of Medicine
Co-I: Ronald E. Reeve
This study explores the maturing/developing of executive functioning, driving safety and general risk taking. The simulator has already been used to effectively teach teens with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder to drive more safely.