In this episode, let’s talk about how building on the skills learned as children can support teenagers’ independence and how to decide when they are ready.

References:

Kersten, M., Coxon, K., Lee, H., & Wilson, N.J. (2020). Developing community mobility and driving with youth on the autism spectrum: A psychosocial perspective. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 28(2), 91-96. https://doi.org/10.1080/11038128.2020.1798506.

Kersten, M., Coxon, K., Lee, H., & Wilson, N.J. (2020). Traversing the community is uncertain, socially complex and exhausting: Autistic youth describe experiences of travelling to participate in their communities. Journal of Transport & Health, 18, Article 100922. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2020.100922.

Haas, K., Wilson, N.J., Cordier, R., Vaz, S., & Lee, H. (2020). The experiences of young adults on the autism spectrum in using metropolitan public transport. Autism CRC. Retrieved 2 March 2022 from https://www.autismcrc.com.au/sites/default/files/reports/3-041_Young-autistic-adults-on-public-transport_Report_2020.pdf.

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Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.

I acknowledge the Cadigal people who are the traditional custodians of the land I walk and learn on. I pay respects to the elders past, present and emerging.