Autistic and Learning to Drive: My Experience

my doctor is going to refer me to a driving school for autistic people (in the spring). im very excited but panicked about it. i only can drive straight, with my shoes off.

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Emo_Enby_99

1y ago

Wait that's a thing!?

Icky

1y ago

yes! my high school wanted to get me involved back then but I wasn't mentally ready to drive. my doctor and I are hoping i can get a spot sooner rather than later. internet trends have made resources for disabled people a lot harder to come by

Bre19

1y ago

I'm so happy for you! This is such an amazing step in life!

gatoraid

1y ago

!!! shit I didn't know that was a thing!!!! /pos that's so great agggg!!!!! I wish you luck!!! I "failed out" of my driving school since I had a meltdown the first class and couldn't manage the 1 on 1 with the teacher so my permit expired ages ago, I have to look into this I hope I can find something like that near me!!! <3🐛🐛🐛🐛

dandelion_flower

1y ago

Ee! That's super exciting! I'm happy opportunities like this exist and are more and more common for people with special needs. I might look into that more for myself. I wish you luck if you decide to do it, that sounds amazing. Don't be too nervous about driving, it'll get a lot easier once you get the hang of it!

IceGoddess

1y ago

I don't know about that last part. The older I get the harder it is. Because of stress, overwhelmingness, sensory input.

IceGoddess

1y ago

I have been driving for over 10 years.... The shoes stay off 😂

Icky

1y ago

I'm just happy it's legal in my state. I NEVER EVER take my socks off unless im bathing, but I can't wear shoes if im trying to drive. I need to be able to feel the pedals on my feet

Ash.G

1y ago

Hopefully it works out. My province doesn't have those.

Icky

1y ago

that is unfortunate. I actually didn't know there was such a thing until my doctor brought it up

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