RE: [SPAM]Re: Driving instructors in Miami dade

[Guest guest]

Thank you for the advice Glenda.

From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of Glenda Lou

Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2008

9:10 PM

To: sList

Subject: [sPAM]Re:

Driving instructors in Miami

dade

,

I can't reccommed anyone, but can give you some hints. I taught my son

how to drive (mid-range autism), and it wasn't too bad. It did take

about 3 months though. If it is a matter of worrying that your child will

wreck the car you use for work etc., maybe if your budget allows, you could

buy a car that runs and mechanically works, that has other flaws (body

damage, interior damage, no radio etc.) for a couple hundred dollars and get

the minimum insurance required to get tags.

The first day you start with your son, get in the car and have him buckle in,

adjust the seat and mirrors, and go over the controls. i.e. gear shift,

turn signals, brakes, gas pedal, lights, wipers, etc. (Do not allow the radio

to be turned on.)

If your son isn't ready to give up, go over scenarios. What will you do

if you have an emergency vehicle come up behind you with lights and

siren? What pedal do you step on if the car in front of you stops

suddenly or someone steps in front of the car? (Have him physically press the

gas pedal - this will also help him get the feel of it.) Remind your child

that he should use the right foot for both the gas and the break to avoid

accidently stepping on the wrong pedal.

The next time you practice, review safety issues take a deep breath and take

your son to an area that isn't very busy or to a large parking lot (a mall

early on Sunday morning might work) and let him drive for a few

minutes. You can use land marks and say things like: When you get to

the planter start to break and press hard on the break when you get near the

stop sign so you will stop at it.

When you get just past the red truck, we are going to stop, use your signal

look both ways and (if no one is coming) turn right (or left). You can

spend 15 minutes or more depending on your stress levels.

Do this for several outings, and build his confidence (and yours.) When you

both feel comfortable take him out early on a Sunday when the roads aren't

too crowded and practice driving on roadways where there are traffic lights

and a few more cars.

When you think your son is ready, practice parking in an empty lot (using

orange cones for guides) or at the drivers license station on a day when it

isn't open for business (they have poles on either side of the space at

ours). When he can park well , let him drive you to a

neighborhood store and home again. In no time if you both

relax he should learn to drive.

I hope this helps.

G.

From: Ibarria

<Dibarriabellsouth (DOT) net>

Subject: Driving instructors in Miami dade

To: sList

Date: Sunday, October 26, 2008, 2:33 PM

Hi ,

I was

wondering if anyone can recommend a good and patient driving instructor in Miami Dade that has

experience with a high functioning autistic teen.

My husband

and I have been trying to do it ourselves, but I am too nervous and my

husband yells too much. If anyone can recommend a driving instructor

that has experience and can patiently work with a child with some attention

issues and also with issues calculating space.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

My son did pass his written exam and does

have his learner’s permit. He just studied hard and we did quite a few practice

tests before he took the actual exam.

That part was easy. The hard part is the

actual driving; it is very stressful to teach him in an actual car. They are

no mental fitness requirements that I know of, but then we did not disclose his

diagnosis but my son does have a normal IQ.

From: sList [mailto:sList ] On Behalf Of DIANA BORUCHIN

Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008

8:05 AM

To: deniseslist

Subject: [sPAM]RE:

Driving instructors in Miami

dade

This topic really sparked my curiousity since my

daughter is almost 15. I assume the young men that are learning to drive

passed the " written test " already(Are there any special courses for

special needs kids)? Are there any other guidelines published as to

" minimum menatal fitness " requirements?

To: sList

From: hidden_garnet

Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:09:47 -0700

Subject: Re: Driving instructors in Miami dade

,

I can't reccommed anyone, but can give you some hints. I taught my son

how to drive (mid-range autism), and it wasn't too bad. It did take

about 3 months though. If it is a matter of worrying that your child will

wreck the car you use for work etc., maybe if your budget allows, you could

buy a car that runs and mechanically works, that has other flaws (body

damage, interior damage, no radio etc.) for a couple hundred dollars and get

the minimum insurance required to get tags.

The first day you start with your son, get in the car and have him buckle in,

adjust the seat and mirrors, and go over the controls. i.e. gear shift,

turn signals, brakes, gas pedal, lights, wipers, etc. (Do not allow the radio

to be turned on.)

If your son isn't ready to give up, go over scenarios. What will you do

if you have an emergency vehicle come up behind you with lights and

siren? What pedal do you step on if the car in front of you stops

suddenly or someone steps in front of the car? (Have him physically press the

gas pedal - this will also help him get the feel of it.) Remind your child

that he should use the right foot for both the gas and the break to avoid

accidently stepping on the wrong pedal.

The next time you practice, review safety issues take a deep breath and take

your son to an area that isn't very busy or to a large parking lot (a mall

early on Sunday morning might work) and let him drive for a few

minutes. You can use land marks and say things like: When you get to

the planter start to break and press hard on the break when you get near the

stop sign so you will stop at it.

When you get just past the red truck, we are going to stop, use your signal

look both ways and (if no one is coming) turn right (or left). You can

spend 15 minutes or more depending on your stress levels.

Do this for several outings, and build his confidence (and yours.) When you

both feel comfortable take him out early on a Sunday when the roads aren't

too crowded and practice driving on roadways where there are traffic lights

and a few more cars.

When you think your son is ready, practice parking in an empty lot (using

orange cones for guides) or at the drivers license station on a day when it

isn't open for business (they have poles on either side of the space at

ours). When he can park well , let him drive you to a

neighborhood store and home again. In no time if you both

relax he should learn to drive.

I hope this helps.

G.

From: Ibarria

<Dibarriabellsouth (DOT) net>

Subject: Driving instructors in Miami dade

To: sList

Date: Sunday, October 26, 2008, 2:33 PM

Hi ,

I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good and patient

driving instructor in Miami Dade

that has experience with a high functioning autistic teen.

My husband and I have been trying to do it ourselves, but

I am too nervous and my husband yells too much. If anyone can recommend

a driving instructor that has experience and can patiently work with a child

with some attention issues and also with issues calculating space.

Thanks,

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