How long do you typically take to train a client on adapted driving controls?
Answer
It depends upon the experience of the driver. For those who have never driven before or have very limited experience, it takes some time for them to gain confidence behind the wheel. The majority of clients I work with are long term drivers. They usually only need one week of training with the new equipment. This is especially true with the hand controls that operate the gas and brake. They pick this up pretty quickly. I typically train them for one week and then they take their driving test at the end of this training session.
Theresa Berner, MOT, OTR/L, ATP
Theresa Berner, MOT, OTR/L, ATP, is an occupational therapist and Rehabilitation Clinical Manager at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She has more than 29 years of experience in seating and positioning and Adult Neuro Rehabilitation. Theresa has been certified by RESNA as an assistive technology professional (ATP). She is responsible for the Assistive Technology Center and the Adaptive Sports Institute. She is also a clinical instructor at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Ohio State and oversees the OT Neurologic Fellowship Program. Theresa is a member of the Clinician Task Force and was recently appointed to the United Spinal Board of Directors. Theresa has presented at numerous national and international conferences across the country. Theresa received the 2016 Academy of Spinal Cord Injury TLC Distinguished Clinical Award and the 2017 OSU Medical Center Values in Action Award. She received the 2022 RESNA Samuel McFarland Memorial Mentor Award.
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