Teen Driving Rules: ADHD Guardrails to Avoid Distractions and Accidents (with Annie Garner, Ph.D.)

In this hour-long ADDitude webinar, Annie Artiga Garner, Ph.D., discusses the driving risks associated with ADHD, and how parents can navigate those risks with their teen. She also shares findings from the STEER and FOCAL+ driver intervention programs.
This ADHD Experts webinar was originally broadcast on May 18, 2023.
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4:40 how does ADHD impact teen drivers?
9:27 what increases risk for these teens?
11:04 depression and autism also increases risk
11:52 relational factors
12:37 environmental factors increase risk (ie: monotonous highway driving)
16:26 what can I do to decrease these risks?
19:51 interventions and training
23:27 Why look away?
24:01 Timesharing
26:42 FOCAL program plus training
34:54 Should I let my teen drive?
38:40 Tips for navigating driving
41:45 when is the ideal time for a teen to do FOCAL or similar?
45:55 do video games help improve safety?
49:26 what to do about kids who are terrified to drive?
52:49 why is manual transmission less risky?
54:13 does listening to music help or hurt?
56:00 how much do you prepare your teen for scenarios?
58:00 what to do if you can't use a training program?
Related Resources
1. Download: Free Driving Contract Template
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2. Read: Stop Distracted Driving with These Safety Tips
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3. Read: Prepare Your ADHD Driver for Traffic Stops
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4. eBook: Teens with ADHD
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