These are books that addresses this topic of autism and driving. These books are very rare to see in the autism book world, so this list is probably shorter than most of my other pages. Nevertheless, these are the books that you can find online right now. If there is any book I am missing here, comment below or message me. Thank you for reading this and have a wonderful day!

Main Books on Driving

Driven By Passion: On the Road with Special Needs (Desire2Drive)

This is by a self-advocate who is not only in the United Kingdom, but a licensed instructor. 


The Road to Greater Independence for the Neurodiverse: Learn-to-Drive Strategies for ASD, ADHD, Learning Challenged & other Neurodiverse Students

Developed locally in Connecticut and by Ronald Parrs who is an active driver rehab specialist and instructor in the same state. This is probably the most in-depth book I have seen on this topic as Ronald goes over all of his experiences and break several concepts like executive functioning down. This is recommended to parents and individuals who want to learn various strategies.


Other Books of Interest

The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Building Independence

Written by autistic advocate, Jennifer Brunton
The book has a section on driving and other transportation alternatives. It covers some pages, which is nice to see and appreciated in displaying it as something it is up to the individual to engage or not. The handbook also covers other useful topics, so it is a good read in general.   


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A new addition for my database is the inclusion of research studies for those who want to get an in-depth look on how research is being conducted for this topic. I try to select research that can be accessed without paying as possible. Be aware that some are going to be required to pay in order to access it. Nevertheless, it still gives you an idea of what is going on in terms of current research. If I missed any studies, comment below or message me it so I can add it here. 

List of Research Studies:
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Outcomes from a Driving and Community Mobility Intervention Designed for Novice Drivers with Autism from the Perspective of the Participants and Their Parents | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Exploring the Intersection of Autism, Theory of Mind, and Driving Performance in Novice Drivers | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

​Preparing to “Live a Life of Possibilities”: Experiences of Healthcare Providers Readying Autistic Adolescents and Their Families for Independent Driving | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (springer.com)

Developing a Driving Simulator Protocol to Build the Driving Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities of Novice Drivers With Autism Spectrum Disorder | The American Journal of Occupational Therapy | American Occupational Therapy Association (aota.org)

Effectiveness of a Driving and Community Mobility Intervention for Teens and Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder | The American Journal of Occupational Therapy | American Occupational Therapy Association (aota.org)
Neurodevelopmental Differences and Driving Research | CIRP (chop.edu)

Risky driving behavior among individuals with Autism, ADHD, and typically developing persons - ScienceDirect

Letter to the Editor: Supporting Drivers with Autism and Police Officer Interactions-Connecticut’s Blue Envelope Program | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (springer.com)

Driving Performance of Experienced Young Adult Drivers with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder While Listening to Music on Two Scenarios: Hazards versus Wayfinding: Occupational Therapy In Health Care: Vol 38 , No 1 - Get Access (tandfonline.com)

Detour to the Right Place: A Study with Recommendations for Addressing the Transportation Needs and Barriers of Adults on the Autism Spectrum in New Jersey 
detour_to_the_right_place_technical_report_2015.pdf (rutgers.edu) 
 
Longitudinal study of driver licensing rates among adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder - Allison E Curry, Benjamin E Yerys, Patty Huang, Kristi B Metzger, 2018 (sagepub.com)

Caregivers' Perspectives on Use of and Need for Driving Resources for Their Autistic Adolescent | Autism in Adulthood (liebertpub.com) 

Independent Community Mobility and Driving Experiences of Adults on the Autism Spectrum: A Scoping Review | The American Journal of Occupational Therapy | American Occupational Therapy Association (aota.org) 

Teaching Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults to Drive: Perspectives of Specialized Driving Instructors - PMC (nih.gov) 

Comparison of Motor Vehicle Crashes, Traffic Violations, and License Suspensions Between Autistic and Non-autistic Adolescent and Young Adult Drivers - PMC (nih.gov) 

Scoping Review of the Driving Behaviour of and Driver Training Programs for People on the Autism Spectrum - PMC (nih.gov) 

Asperger's syndrome: the implications for driver training methods and road safety. Journal of the Australasian College of Road Safety 
ACRS-Journal-Vol24_No1-Feb13_web.pdf 

A Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Driving for Autistic Teens and Adults: A Pilot Study | Autism in Adulthood (liebertpub.com) 

Transportation Use and Barriers for Employed and Unemployed Autistic Adults | Autism in Adulthood (liebertpub.com) 

Developing community mobility and driving with youth on the autism spectrum: A psychosocial perspective - PubMed (nih.gov)

Frontiers | Perceived Driving Difficulty, Negative Affect, and Emotion Dysregulation in Self-Identified Autistic Emerging Drivers (frontiersin.org)
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Comparison of Motor Vehicle Crashes, Traffic Violations, and License Suspensions Between Autistic and Non-Autistic Adolescent and Young Adult Drivers - Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (jaacap.org)

Systematic review of factors affecting driving and motor vehicle transportation among people with autism spectrum disorder: Disability and Rehabilitation: Vol 39 , No 9 - Get Access (tandfonline.com)

Measuring the attitudes of novice drivers with autism spectrum disorder as an indication of apprehensive driving: Going beyond basic abilities - Veerle Ross, Daniel J Cox, Ron Reeve, Timothy Brown, Matthew Moncrief, Rose Schmitt, Gary Gaffney, 2018 (sagepub.com)

Driving Behaviors in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (springer.com)

Driving Simulator Performance in Novice Drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Role of Executive Functions and Basic Motor Skills | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (springer.com)

A Pilot Study Comparing Newly Licensed Drivers With and Without Autism and Experienced Drivers in Simulated and On-Road Driving | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders (springer.com)

Viewpoints on driving of individuals with and without autism spectrum disorder: Developmental Neurorehabilitation: Vol 18 , No 1 - Get Access (tandfonline.com)

​Developing community mobility and driving with youth on the autism spectrum: A psychosocial perspective: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy: Vol 28 , No 2 - Get Access

Dimensions of Self-Reported Driving Difficulty in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults and their Relationship with Autistic Traits | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Brief Report: Healthcare Providers’ Discussions Regarding Transportation and Driving with Autistic and Non-autistic Patients | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders



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