• Replies 6 replies
  • Subscribers 28 subscribers
  • Views 1772 views
  • Users 0 members are here
Options
Related
Hints and tips
  • To quote someone's message, first select/highlight the relevant text, and then use the Quote button that appears
  • To "mention" someone, type @ followed by the start of the forum name, and choose from the list; that person will get a notification of being mentioned

Driving

Jadey

Hi everyone,

Im new to this site and just needed to talk to people who may have experience in this area. 

I have a brother who was diagnosed with ADHD and Autism at the age of 5. He is now 17 and is going through the stage where he wants to experiment with smoking and drinking. My mum is tearing her hair out and is really worried about him. He has also been very interested in cars and from a very young age used to watch my dad fix cars. He has recently applied for a provisional licence however has not declared his disabilities as he is aware that he may not be able to drive. My mum is going to write to them and give them the information they need however, as horrible as it sounds, i really hope they wont allow him to drive. He has a terrible temper and can switch at any time turning violent. We are both so worried that he will put his own life at risk and of course others on the road. Has anybody had any experience with this as I would love to hear some suggestions.

Parents

  • Hi Jadey

    I think it is very important that your Mum makes the authorities aware of  your brother's condition.  Just because he has autism does not mean that he cannot drive.  My son was very like your brother and I thought that he would not be allowed to drive but after a letter from his GP and his psychologist he was allowed to drive and it has been the best thing that could ever happen to him.  Driving has given him a whole new freedom and confidence.  He is actually a very good driver and he has blossomed since he got his licence.  If your brother started driving without declaring his condition, he may not be covered by any insurance policy.  

Reply

  • Hi Jadey

    I think it is very important that your Mum makes the authorities aware of  your brother's condition.  Just because he has autism does not mean that he cannot drive.  My son was very like your brother and I thought that he would not be allowed to drive but after a letter from his GP and his psychologist he was allowed to drive and it has been the best thing that could ever happen to him.  Driving has given him a whole new freedom and confidence.  He is actually a very good driver and he has blossomed since he got his licence.  If your brother started driving without declaring his condition, he may not be covered by any insurance policy.  

Children
No Data