I spoke to two lovely ladies from Space who support families with children and young people on the Autistic Spectrum, those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and or other neurodiverse conditions.

We also talked about how adults can learn from this and how instructors can benefit from knowing how to identify signs and symptoms in cars, and how to deal with them appropriately.

There are free workshops that are available so that parents, instructors and guardians of children with neurological disorders can understand, safeguard and provide successful solutions for young people/young adults. I actually found this the most interesting stand as Nicky was so passionate about the cause and truly wants to make a positive impact to help and support.

As previously stated, they are a Hertfordshire based Charity so if you are an Instructor in and around this area, please give Nicky a call or drop her an email.

She would be more than happy to chat and explore ways in which you can help one another if this is something you wanted to look at getting into. In order to get young adults into a driving frame of mind where it’s not so overwhelming when they reach 17, Space currently uses a “man made track” in Harlow.

This allows young people to get behind the wheel with trained professionals and ensure they are equipped with the safety components from an early age, BEFORE getting behind the wheel at 17. There is no age limit at the track, but there is a height restriction.

This means that children/young adults can be taught and coached in what “good practice” behind the wheel looks and feels like at a younger age in preparation for when they fully learn to drive.

Children with Autism and ADHD find this way of learning a much more positive route.

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