TIRR Memorial Hermann Outpatient Rehabilitation offers pre-driving assessments for people experiencing functional changes due to a neurologic incident, trauma, surgery or the aging process. It is an essential part of the driving assessment to address any deficits that may influence safety and independence as a licensed driver.
What Medical Conditions May Affect Driving Skills?
- Stroke
- Acquired or traumatic brain injury
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Dementia
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Macular degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Neuropathy
- Cardiac disease
These conditions may affect vision, memory, attention, and the ability to problem solve and react quickly.
What Will Licensed Occupational Therapists Formally Assess?
- Vision
- Spatial awareness
- Attention
- Problem solving
- Sequencing
- Cognitive processing skills
- Reaction time
- Ability to read traffic signs
- Physical performance skills
- Sensation
Appropriate recommendations will be made and tailored to individual patient needs. The patient and referring physician will be informed of the recommendations, which may include:
- Return to or continue with independent driving
- Referral to a behind-the-wheel driving assessment
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