Copperas Cove, TX 76522, US
Teen Driving
Assisting teens & new drivers with physical, cognitive & emotional considerations.
Driving a car is one of the most difficult tasks a person will participate in daily. Teens need to develop critical driving skills including scanning, attention, working memory, problem solving, and sequencing in order to drive safely.
They also need to increase their safety and judgement for monitoring speeding and avoiding/limiting distractions.
When teaching a teen with learning challenges whether the challenges are physical, emotional or cognitive; it is important to choose the proper teacher and teaching environment to help you teen have a positive and successful experience.
Learning Challenges
Physical Challenges
Consider what motor challenges your teen may face. If your teen needs equipment to operate
the gas/brake/steering wheel, they may need a specialist.
Cognitive Challenges
It is important to consider learning differences, executive functioning skills, visual processing skills, & social skills that may impact your teens ability to drive.
Cognitive Considerations
Executive Functioning Skills
Executive Functioning Skills
Executive Functioning Skills
Attention to task, navigation skills, problem solving, sequencing, following directions
Visual Processing Skills
Executive Functioning Skills
Executive Functioning Skills
Looking around environment for hazards, reacting to dangers, recognizing turns
Learning Differences
Learning Differences
Learning Differences
Classroom vs. 1:1
Reading vs. Practicing
Short vs. Extended Sessions
Listening vs. Doing
Social Skills
Learning Differences
Learning Differences
Ability to interact with other drivers, handle frustration/road rage, handle stress (i.e. traffic)