tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post2099684049671148530..comments2023-10-15T10:55:42.537-05:00Comments on This That and the Other Thing: Teens and DrivingRAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04102249990885174107noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-20269641433133067422007-08-31T22:16:00.000-05:002007-08-31T22:16:00.000-05:00A teen who is disorganized and inattentive (not to...A teen who is disorganized and inattentive (not to mention mildly autistic) likely has some subtle learning disabilities/cognitive challenges that make it harder for him to set goals, initiate action, and follow through. For an explanation of why he's having these problems and strategies to help, try reading "No Mind Left Behind-Understanding and Fostering Executive Control: The Eight Brain Skills Every Child Needs to Thrive" by Dr. Adam Cox<BR/>http://www.strandbooks.com/app/www/p/profile/?isbn=0399533591Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-89415666920091047732007-06-21T09:01:00.000-05:002007-06-21T09:01:00.000-05:00Teen driving is a tough/dangerous issue in the bes...Teen driving is a tough/dangerous issue in the best of circumstances. Some teens need to remain junior drivers with serious restrictions on their driving for more years than is mandated by law. A car can kill people. Practicing now and taking driver's training and supervising (riding with!) him driving for a few years is a good place to start.<BR/><BR/>And there are cities with good churches and sheltered workshops etc., or whatever your child's special needs might be, that also have public transportation. For example, small towns in Indiana, and Illinois. Chicago is a "don't need a car" town too. Lots of catholic parishes too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13263155.post-56833858327836501882007-05-19T09:10:00.000-05:002007-05-19T09:10:00.000-05:00I can see how this is such a difficult decision fo...I can see how this is such a difficult decision for you. What does dh think?<BR/>Is the driver's ed this summer mostly the book learning part or does it include behind the wheel training? <BR/>Maybe it would be worth it just to let J get his feet wet? Maybe he should start now so that he has more time to learn before he really needs to driveReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08739029410584701609noreply@blogger.com