Related Experiment Video
Updated: Oct 6, 2025

Comparing Eye-tracking Data of Children with High-functioning ASD, Comorbid ADHD, and of a Control Watching Social Videos
Published on: December 7, 2018
Dimensions of Self-Reported Driving Difficulty in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults and their Relationship with
Elizabeth Sheppard1, Editha van Loon2, Danielle Ropar3
1School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottinghamshire, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK. elizabeth.sheppard@nottingham.ac.uk.
Abstract:
A survey asked autistic and non-autistic people about the driving difficulties they experience and their autistic traits. Principle components analysis was used to identify how reported difficulties clustered together in each group, and regression was used to determine which subscales of the Autism Spectrum Quotient predict these factors. For autistic drivers three factors of driving difficulty emerged: a Driving Executive factor, predicted by Attention Switching; a Driving Understanding factor, predicted by Communication; and a Driving Social Interaction factor, predicted by Attention Switching. For non-autistic drivers only one Driving General factor emerged, predicted by Communication. This suggests autistic people may experience at least three distinct domains of difficulty when driving which may relate to their particular profile of autistic features.
Related Concept Videos
Autism Spectrum Disorder
These core symptoms manifest differently among individuals, ranging from mild to severe. The disorder's complexity extends beyond its clinical presentation, encompassing a diverse range of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural influences.
Self-Discrepancy Theory
Self-Discrepancy and Its Effects
Self-Report Tests of Personality
Modeling in Therapy
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in...
Dark Triad and Person Perception

