Autistic young adults’ routine travel pre- and post-license / Emma B. SARTIN in Autism, 30-5 (May 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 30-5 (May 2026) . - p.1360-1367 Titre : Autistic young adults’ routine travel pre- and post-license Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Emma B. SARTIN, Auteur ; Lauren O’MALLEY, Auteur ; Alexis Z. TOMLINSON, Auteur ; Laura BENNETT, Auteur ; Rachel K. MYERS, Auteur ; Kristina B. METZGER, Auteur ; Haley J. BISHOP, Auteur ; Benjamin E. YERYS, Auteur ; Allison CURRY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1360-1367 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  driving  independent mobility  quality of life  transportation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Compared with their non-licensed peers, licensed autistic adults appear to report more positive outcomes in objective measures of quality of life, particularly participation in activities outside of the home. We examined if this is due to individual differences/factors or the ability to independently drive. We conducted a prospective follow-up survey study of 16–21 years old in the United States and compared engagement in activities outside of the home over time by licensing status. Our final sample included 111 young adults; at follow-up, 62% did not have a permit or a license, 18% had obtained a permit, and 20% were licensed. Generally, travel patterns were consistent, except for reported increases in employment. The lack of overall differences across groups over time suggests individual differences in resources, barriers/facilitators to traveling, or general characteristics may underlie objective measures of quality of life rather than the obtainment of a license. Furthermore, regardless of licensure status, most respondents were not traveling everywhere they wanted to go, and nearly 80% were interested in a transportation modality they did not currently use. Thus, there is a continued need to support autistic adults’ independent use of various transportation modalities.Lay abstract Short Report: Obtaining a driver’s license may not change autistic young adults’ engagement in activities outside of the homeAutistic adults who have a driver’s license say they participate in activities outside of their home, like employment or socializing, more often than those who do not have a license. It is unclear if this is because these adults can drive or if people who obtain licenses are different in some way than those who do not obtain a license. To examine this, we administered multiple surveys to a group of autistic young adults (16–21 years old) to see if their travel patterns changed after obtaining a license. In total, 111 young adults completed our surveys. Generally, we did not see changes in adults’ travel patterns, regardless of if they obtained a license or not. The only change was an increase in employment over time among young adults who never obtained a learner’s permit/license and those who obtained a license. Overall, our findings suggest that individual differences may be why some adults are engaged in activities outside of the home more often than others. We also found that most adults in our sample were not traveling everywhere they wanted to go or using all the modes of transportation they were interested in. This suggests more efforts are needed that improve autistic adults’ independent mobility across transportation modes (e.g., driving, public transportation). En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251394558 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585 [article] Autistic young adults’ routine travel pre- and post-license [texte imprimé] / Emma B. SARTIN, Auteur ; Lauren O’MALLEY, Auteur ; Alexis Z. TOMLINSON, Auteur ; Laura BENNETT, Auteur ; Rachel K. MYERS, Auteur ; Kristina B. METZGER, Auteur ; Haley J. BISHOP, Auteur ; Benjamin E. YERYS, Auteur ; Allison CURRY, Auteur . - p.1360-1367. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 30-5 (May 2026) . - p.1360-1367 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  driving  independent mobility  quality of life  transportation Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Compared with their non-licensed peers, licensed autistic adults appear to report more positive outcomes in objective measures of quality of life, particularly participation in activities outside of the home. We examined if this is due to individual differences/factors or the ability to independently drive. We conducted a prospective follow-up survey study of 16–21 years old in the United States and compared engagement in activities outside of the home over time by licensing status. Our final sample included 111 young adults; at follow-up, 62% did not have a permit or a license, 18% had obtained a permit, and 20% were licensed. Generally, travel patterns were consistent, except for reported increases in employment. The lack of overall differences across groups over time suggests individual differences in resources, barriers/facilitators to traveling, or general characteristics may underlie objective measures of quality of life rather than the obtainment of a license. Furthermore, regardless of licensure status, most respondents were not traveling everywhere they wanted to go, and nearly 80% were interested in a transportation modality they did not currently use. Thus, there is a continued need to support autistic adults’ independent use of various transportation modalities.Lay abstract Short Report: Obtaining a driver’s license may not change autistic young adults’ engagement in activities outside of the homeAutistic adults who have a driver’s license say they participate in activities outside of their home, like employment or socializing, more often than those who do not have a license. It is unclear if this is because these adults can drive or if people who obtain licenses are different in some way than those who do not obtain a license. To examine this, we administered multiple surveys to a group of autistic young adults (16–21 years old) to see if their travel patterns changed after obtaining a license. In total, 111 young adults completed our surveys. Generally, we did not see changes in adults’ travel patterns, regardless of if they obtained a license or not. The only change was an increase in employment over time among young adults who never obtained a learner’s permit/license and those who obtained a license. Overall, our findings suggest that individual differences may be why some adults are engaged in activities outside of the home more often than others. We also found that most adults in our sample were not traveling everywhere they wanted to go or using all the modes of transportation they were interested in. This suggests more efforts are needed that improve autistic adults’ independent mobility across transportation modes (e.g., driving, public transportation). En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251394558 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=585

Brief Report: Healthcare Providers' Discussions Regarding Transportation and Driving with Autistic and Non-autistic Patients / Emma B. SARTIN ; Rachel K. MYERS ; Christina LABOWS ; Kristina B. METZGER ; Meghan E. CAREY ; Benjamin E. YERYS ; Catherine C. McDonald ; Cynthia J. MOLLEN ; Allison E. CURRY in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53-6 (June 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-6 (June 2023) . - p.2535-2539 Titre : Brief Report: Healthcare Providers' Discussions Regarding Transportation and Driving with Autistic and Non-autistic Patients : Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Emma B. SARTIN, Auteur ; Rachel K. MYERS, Auteur ; Christina LABOWS, Auteur ; Kristina B. METZGER, Auteur ; Meghan E. CAREY, Auteur ; Benjamin E. YERYS, Auteur ; Catherine C. McDonald, Auteur ; Cynthia J. MOLLEN, Auteur ; Allison E. CURRY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2535-2539 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : To characterize healthcare and behavioral service providers' transportation-related discussions with their autistic and non-autistic patients. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05372-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=506 [article] Brief Report: Healthcare Providers' Discussions Regarding Transportation and Driving with Autistic and Non-autistic Patients : Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders [texte imprimé] / Emma B. SARTIN, Auteur ; Rachel K. MYERS, Auteur ; Christina LABOWS, Auteur ; Kristina B. METZGER, Auteur ; Meghan E. CAREY, Auteur ; Benjamin E. YERYS, Auteur ; Catherine C. McDonald, Auteur ; Cynthia J. MOLLEN, Auteur ; Allison E. CURRY, Auteur . - p.2535-2539. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 53-6 (June 2023) . - p.2535-2539 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : To characterize healthcare and behavioral service providers' transportation-related discussions with their autistic and non-autistic patients. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05372-3 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=506

Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives on Autistic Adolescents Transitioning to Independent Driving / Catherine C. McDonald in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 56-4 (April 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-4 (April 2026) . - p.1362-1369 Titre : Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives on Autistic Adolescents Transitioning to Independent Driving Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Catherine C. McDonald, Auteur ; Christina LABOWS, Auteur ; Rachel K. MYERS, Auteur ; Emma SARTIN, Auteur ; Benjamin E. YERYS, Auteur ; Meghan E. CAREY, Auteur ; Cynthia J. MOLLEN, Auteur ; Allison E. CURRY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.1362-1369 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Licensure is an option for some autistic adolescents and families that increases mobility by enabling independent travel to employment, school, and social activities. The objective of this study was to identify current strategies used by healthcare providers (HCPs) in their guidance to autistic adolescents and families on the transition to independent driving. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 HCPs. The team’s previous research, literature review and expert feedback informed the development of the interview guide. A content analysis approach was used in the coding of transcripts, nine of which were double coded. Study team members reviewed coded transcripts, provided and discussed narrative summaries, and identified themes. Interviews were conducted with physicians, social workers, psychologists, therapist and a nurse practitioner. HCP identified their perceptions of autistic adolescents’ strengths and weaknesses to be addressed in their individualized approaches. They described using clinical interactions as time to address licensure and driving, but also referred to specialists as needed. HCPs described using existing resources, but also provided a wish list of future resources. HCPs use an individualized approach for guidance in the transition to independent driving, considering the unique needs of autistic adolescent patients and families. These HCPs identified a clear need for tailored resources and guidance they can use in support of independent driving when appropriate for their patients and families. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06626-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=582 [article] Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives on Autistic Adolescents Transitioning to Independent Driving [texte imprimé] / Catherine C. McDonald, Auteur ; Christina LABOWS, Auteur ; Rachel K. MYERS, Auteur ; Emma SARTIN, Auteur ; Benjamin E. YERYS, Auteur ; Meghan E. CAREY, Auteur ; Cynthia J. MOLLEN, Auteur ; Allison E. CURRY, Auteur . - p.1362-1369. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 56-4 (April 2026) . - p.1362-1369 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Licensure is an option for some autistic adolescents and families that increases mobility by enabling independent travel to employment, school, and social activities. The objective of this study was to identify current strategies used by healthcare providers (HCPs) in their guidance to autistic adolescents and families on the transition to independent driving. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 HCPs. The team’s previous research, literature review and expert feedback informed the development of the interview guide. A content analysis approach was used in the coding of transcripts, nine of which were double coded. Study team members reviewed coded transcripts, provided and discussed narrative summaries, and identified themes. Interviews were conducted with physicians, social workers, psychologists, therapist and a nurse practitioner. HCP identified their perceptions of autistic adolescents’ strengths and weaknesses to be addressed in their individualized approaches. They described using clinical interactions as time to address licensure and driving, but also referred to specialists as needed. HCPs described using existing resources, but also provided a wish list of future resources. HCPs use an individualized approach for guidance in the transition to independent driving, considering the unique needs of autistic adolescent patients and families. These HCPs identified a clear need for tailored resources and guidance they can use in support of independent driving when appropriate for their patients and families. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-024-06626-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=582

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