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Clinical Driving Evaluations & Adaptive Driving TrainingÂ
(208) 918-2887
ADAPTIVE DRIVING IDAHO
Clinical Driving Evaluations & Adaptive Driver TrainingÂ
Mobile, OT-led driving rehabilitation. Serving the Treasure Valley & surrounding areas. We come to you.
ADAPTIVE DRIVING IDAHO
Driver Readiness AssessmentsÂ
Driving is more than a skill; it's independence, freedom, and connection to everyday life. For many individuals, especially those with cognitive, neurological, or developmental differences, learning to drive can come with unique challenges.Â
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At Adaptive Driving Idaho, we provide occupational therapy-based Driving Readiness Evaluations designed to assess the skills needed for safe and successful driving. Our approach focuses on the whole person-identifying strengths, addressing barriers, and supporting each individual's potential for independence.Â
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Evaluations are completed by a licensed Occupational Therapist with advanced training in driving rehabilitation, ensuring a clinical, evidence-based approach to determine readiness to drive.Â
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What to Expect
We take a personalized, step-by-step approach to help individuals and families navigate the path towards driving.Â
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Your evaluation includes a Clinical Evaluation and In-Vehicle Passenger Assessment:Â
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Part 1: Clinical Assessment of Driving Related Skills                                          Â
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Evaluation of vision, cognition, motor skills, reaction time, and other key abilities related to driving
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Individualized recommendations                             Â
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Clear guidance on readiness, areas for improvement, and next stepsÂ
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Part 2: In-Vehicle Passenger Assessment:Â
This step helps bridge the gap between clinic-based testing and real-world driving demands. Following the clinical portion, the individual rides as a passenger while we assess key skills needed for driving, including:Â
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Attention and focus in a dynamic environmentÂ
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Processing speed and response to changing situations
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Visual scanning and awarenessÂ
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Executive functioning and decision-making
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We recognize that being in a moving vehicle can be sensory-rich and overwhelming for some individuals. This portion allows us to identify how sensory processing, regulation, and environmental demands may impact driving performance.Â
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When appropriate, we provide personalized strategies and supports to improve comfort, regulation, and overall readiness for driving.Â
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Who Could Benefit from a Driver Readiness Assessment?
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Individuals learning to drive for the first time and may need additional supportÂ
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Individuals who have developmental or neurodiverse learning profiles
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Individuals who have neurological conditions (stroke, brain injury, etc.) and want an objective assessment of driving readinessÂ
What Makes Us Different
Unlike traditional driving schools, this is a medical-based evaluation, not just instruction. Our goal is not to teach driving-but to determine if driving is safe, appropriate, and achievable, and how to get there.