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Journal of Modern Foreign Psychology
2017. Vol. 6, no. 1, 23–28
doi:10.17759/jmfp.2017060103
ISSN: 2304-4977 (online)

The problem of training and support of young drivers with autistic spectrum disorders

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E.R. Vereshchagina, T.V. Kochetova, A.V. Lukyanova, M.I. Petrosyan

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Abstract

The article discusses the problem of driving among persons with autistic spectrum disorders (RAS). It reviews the behavioral characteristics of persons with RAS in terms of road and transport infrastructure, forming human particular life environment involved in this infrastructure. It is noted that driving skills is a particular problem for young drivers with autistic spectrum disorders. The article shows some ways of developing rehabilitative and assistive programs teaching young drivers with RAS, in order to ensure their mobility and further integration into the professional activity and society in general

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Keywords: autism spectrum disorders (RAS), autism, road safety, driver training, psycho-pedagogical and socio-psychological support

Journal rubric: Labour Psychology and Engineering Psychology

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/jmfp.2017060103

For citation: Vereshchagina E.R., Kochetova T.V., Lukyanova A.V., Petrosyan M.I. The problem of training and support of young drivers with autistic spectrum disorders [Elektronnyi resurs]. Sovremennaia zarubezhnaia psikhologiia = Journal of Modern Foreign Psychology, 2017. Vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 23–28. DOI: 10.17759/jmfp.2017060103. (In Russ., аbstr. in Engl.)

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Information About the Authors

Ekaterina R. Vereshchagina, master degree student, faculty of Social psychology, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Moscow, Russia, e-mail: Shlyam-shlyam@mail.ru

Tatiana V. Kochetova, PhD in Psychology, Associate Professor at the Chair of Management Psychology, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Moscow, Russia, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0746-680X, e-mail: kochetovatv@gmail.com

Alena V. Lukyanova, master degree student, faculty of Social psychology, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Moscow, Russia, e-mail: Lu-lu1004@yandex.ru

Marina I. Petrosyan, master degree student, faculty of Social psychology, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Moscow, Russia, e-mail: ada@solvich.pro

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