Driving simulation for typical and neurotypical populations
In this project, we are developing driving simulation scenarios that can be used to help train new drivers with Autism. These scenarios create a range of settings where consideration of other drivers beliefs and actions are increasingly necessary. We are testing the degree to which these scenarios are associated with particular difficulty for a range of new drivers and we are also testing the degree to which eye movements and physiological measures can serve as signals of driving challenges in these different populations.
Driving Simulation PI
Driving Simulation Personnel
Core Publications
Plunk, A., Weitlauf, A.S., Warren, Z., Levin, D.T., & Sarkart, N. (in review). Exploring the Intersection of Autism, Theory of Mind, and Driving Performance in Novice Drivers. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders