Driving Simulator Performance in Novice Drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Role of Executive Functions and Basic Motor Skills

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作者：
Stephany M. Cox
Daniel J. Cox
Michael J. Kofler
Matthew A. Moncrief
Ronald J. Johnson
Ann E. Lambert
Sarah A. Cain
Ronald E. Reeve
机构：
[1] University of Virginia,Clinical and School Psychology, Curry School of Education
[2] University of Virginia,Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, School of Medicine
[3] Children’s National Medical Center,Department of Psychology
[4] Florida State University,undefined
[5] California Department of Motor Vehicles,undefined
来源：
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | 2016年 / 46卷
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Autism spectrum disorder; Driving; Driving simulator; Executive functions;
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Previous studies have shown that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) demonstrate poorer driving performance than their peers and are less likely to obtain a driver’s license. This study aims to examine the relationship between driving performance and executive functioning for novice drivers, with and without ASD, using a driving simulator. Forty-four males (ages 15–23), 17 with ASD and 27 healthy controls, completed paradigms assessing driving skills and executive functioning. ASD drivers demonstrated poorer driving performance overall and the addition of a working memory task resulted in a significant decrement in their performance relative to control drivers. Results suggest that working memory may be a key mechanism underlying difficulties demonstrated by ASD drivers and provides insight for future intervention programs.
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页码：1379 / 1391
页数：12
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