Can adults with autism drive?
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I think confusion comes from the fact that "Autism Spectrum Disorder" covers such a wide spectrum that it includes those who can't talk, aren't toilet trained & bang their heads bloody (Kanner's)  as well as those who go to college, become engineers but still seem a bit 'odd' to most people (Asperger's).   Those at the higher end of the spectrum would obviously have the skill to drive, although I suspect many would choose not to if public transit is widely available in their area.
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Yes. After I was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, my mother decided not to vaccinate my youngest sister, who is 11 years younger than me. She was diagnosed with PDD-NOS, which is also on the autism spectrum.
855232
I'm not actually sure, but I don't think *owning* it would be a problem at any age. A dying adult could will their vehicle to an underage child, and I don't see why it would matter, as long as they don't drive it until they ge a license.\n\nYou might want to check with auto insurance companies, though, as I assume they wouldn't insure a car owned by someone without a license.
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My daughter has an autistic brother. The numbers of how many people are autistic has changed quite a bit since his diagnosis. It used to be estimated at 1 in every 500 then it went to 1 in 250 then 1 in 166. I think it will end up that actually the numbers are more like 1 in 10. You are not alone and it IS okay to be an advocate for your sibling. When your parents are gone, you may be the one entrusted with his/her care. I'm preparing my daughter for that and she is getting ready for the eventuality of it.
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Sure:  Here are some examples from the Wisconsin Autism Directory of Resources.\n\nYoung Artists Workshop, a three week summer session focusing on the Arts. Contact St. Norbert College (DePere) for information (920) 337-3181 \nThree Gaits Therapeutic Riding Center, office 3741 Hwy. 38, Stoughton, 1-(608)-877-9086, 3gaits@mailbag.com . Hippotherapy and therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with disabilities. www.mailbag.com/users/3gaits \n\nCamp Courageous, Monticello, Iowa 1-(319)-465-5916. One through six day sessions available year round and open to people with any disability. Respite care weekends available. \n\nWisconsin Badger Camp, Inc. has summer camp programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities(during different weeks). Application must be mailed by February 1st. Call 1-(608)-348-9689, FAX 1-(608)-348-9737 or write to P.O. Box 240, Platteville, WI 53818, e-mail wbc@pcii.net. Web site: www.badgercamp.com \n\nCamp Hand-In-Hand, Twin Cities Autism Society, MN www.tcas.org/camphand.htm \n\nMCFI's Adventures for L.I.F.E. summer camp. (Milwaukee Center for Independence's Adventures for Leisure, Inclusion, Fun and Experiences). See the Brochure. Resident camp near Dodgeville.  Day camp near Newburg (with bus transportation from Milwaukee and along I-43). Several dates to choose from.  The August 7-11th Day Camp is for age 12 to 21 on the Autism spectrum only.  Call Nancy Picket 1-(414)-937-2098 for more information.    \n\nCamp AweSum. in St. Germain Wisconsin. Six day Residential Camp from June 25th to June 30, 2006. Counselors are trained professionals, experienced in Autism. Now accepting applications for campers and for staff.  There will be a Weekend Training Retreat in Feburary.  Visit the website www.campawesum.org, or contact Milana Millan, for more information, email to milana@campawesum.org, phone 1-(715)-479-4342, or write 2033 Musky Road, Eagle River, WI 54521.   \n\nEaster Seals of Wisconsin week-long camp for children with autism, Autust 13th to 17th, at Camp Wawbeek in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.\nhttp://wi.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=WIMA_media_pressrelease_CampforChildrenwithAutism
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18.  Just like everywhere else in the country, in Alaska you need your parents to sign for just about anything you do until you're 18.  With driving licenses, a large part of the of the point of the provisional license is so that parents can make you "kiss a$$" until they are convinced you are responsible enough to drive.  Incidentally, once you have your license, until you're 18  your parents can take it away if they want to.\n\nOh, and if you can't deal with behaving for six months for the PRIVILEDGE of driving, there's no way you're mature enough to drive anyway.
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you could get a "hardship license"...if your family qualifies...\n\nunless they dont do those anymore...
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absolutely, I have a son that has avery high functioning form of autism known as pdd-nos or pervasive develpoment disorder non otherwise specified. There is also Aspergers and other Autism spectrum disorders. try the National autism association or a local autism association in your area. The NAA is holding a march on April 6th to try and rid all immunizations of Thimerasol (mercury) . This has been shown for many years to be a cause of autism and autism spectrum (high functioning ) disorder. The fda has been aware but has not made the proper changes. It is now in the flu shots. for mor info check with the National Autism Association e newsletter.
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It depends, as always. I think I'm a pretty capable driver at 17 (if I wasn't, my parents wouldn't have let me get my license.) There are others, though, teens as well as adults who are terrible drivers, especially that person who tried to turn left in front of me when it was my turn at the four-way stop.. grrrrr... anyway, I agree with a few people who answered before me, that there should be a better program and test for driver's training.
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18 if not handicapped or not in school full time
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Yes, it's possible, however, it will be a bit of a challenge. How do you intend to get to Silverstone? I'm sure they have a parking area for disabled people, but you should check with the circuit.\nYou'll find information at this website:\nhttp://www.fia.com/sport/Championships/F3000/Circuits/Silverstone/2004.html
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Yes you can, but first you have to pass a driving test first--both written and road test.  Good Luck!
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for most people it means a somewhat large step towards adulthood.  getting drivers liscence, maybe getting a car, will be getting into senoir high school, can go on dates unsupervised.  it is a stepping stone.
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i think you can.iv'e just registered for dla as my daughters being assesed for aspergers syndrome i hope its of help to yourself.take care care j
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This is one source of this story http://www.oregonlive.com/printer/printer.ssf?/base/news/1146882329307730.xml&coll=\n\nThe army only investigated after this story was in the newspaper. The parents contacted the recruiter and were told, " He is a man, he doesn't need his mommy making his decisions." They offered to bring his medical and school records as proof of disability and were blown off. The newspaper article was their only recourse to keep their disabled son safe. Shame on the this recruiter! I hope he is dicharged and severely reprimanded.\n\n\n\n**** As for holding jobs YES an adult with autism IF CAPABLE should hold a job to have some sense of accomplishment, to have something they can be proud of. The military is NOT the place for adults with autism. There are laws that prevent the disabled from being harassed by recruiters for a reason. There is a BIG difference between Xbox games showing military ops and the real deal. Severe anxiety, sensory issues, communication delay's and social delay's are just a few symptoms of autism and make it impossible for an adult with autism to serve in the military.
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i can relate! have you ever driven? i used to love to drive, it was the one thing i could never imagine giving up. then panic attacks and vertigo took over. its been over 3 years since i had a license. i'm taking little drives now on just the backroads at night and not far from the house, and not alone just in case i panic. i want to drive again. i didnt ask for this and i dont want it, but its going to be a long road back to feeling what other people call "normal". if you need someone to talk to i'm here.
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yes. how ever all you need to do to get a pass to park is get your Dr. to write why you are and to what degree you are disabled. you get the from from drivers center.