{"id":11875,"date":"2025-08-01T02:48:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T02:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/?p=11875"},"modified":"2025-08-02T02:58:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T02:58:41","slug":"can-an-autistic-person-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/blog\/can-an-autistic-person-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"Can an Autistic Person Drive? Facts You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Can an autistic person drive?<\/strong> Yes\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/autism\/can-autistic-people-drive\" title=\"\">many autistic individuals do drive<\/a>. Driving ability depends on individual skills, not the diagnosis alone. Research from the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/chop.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org\/\" title=\"\">Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia<\/a><\/em> shows that two-thirds of autistic teens who want to drive earn their license by age 21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3999412\/\" title=\"\">Driving requires attention, motor coordination, and quick decision-making<\/a>. Some autistic drivers benefit from extra training or extended practice with a driving instructor. <a href=\"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/\" title=\"\">At Able Stars ABA<\/a>, several of our older clients have successfully learned to drive with support from occupational therapy and behavior strategies tailored to their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Autism and Driving: Will I be able to drive?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9QogckAydhQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some may choose not to drive due to <a href=\"https:\/\/childmind.org\/article\/sensory-processing-issues-explained\/\" title=\"\">sensory challenges<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/9536-anxiety-disorders\" title=\"\">anxiety<\/a>, but autism itself does not disqualify anyone from obtaining a license in Maryland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can an autistic person drive?<\/strong> Yes\u2014if they meet the same safety and skill standards as anyone else. <a href=\"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/contact\/\" title=\"\">Talk to Able Stars ABA<\/a> about preparing your child for that step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Can an autistic person drive legally?<\/strong><br>A: Yes. There are no legal restrictions based solely on an autism diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Do autistic people struggle with driving?<\/strong><br>A: Some may face challenges with multitasking or anxiety, but many learn to drive successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q: Is there special driver\u2019s education for autistic individuals?<\/strong><br>A: Some programs offer tailored instruction and gradual exposure to build confidence and skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/autism\/can-autistic-people-drive\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/autism\/can-autistic-people-drive<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/chop.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org\/\">https:\/\/chop.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3999412\/\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3999412\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/childmind.org\/article\/sensory-processing-issues-explained\/\">https:\/\/childmind.org\/article\/sensory-processing-issues-explained\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can an autistic person drive? Yes\u2014many autistic individuals do drive. Driving ability depends on individual skills, not the diagnosis alone. Research from the Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia shows that two-thirds of autistic teens who want to drive earn their license by age 21. Driving requires attention, motor coordination, and quick decision-making. 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