dRiViNG AuTiSM Program (Special Needs)

"We will be forever thankful that our paths crossed, and you obviously followed a calling to help people with learning differences achieve independence." Megan & Family

The dRiViNG AuTiSM Program is designed to provide a more personalized approach to driver training by highlighting the student’s strengths. The program is formatted and structured specifically to each student and their style of learning. This program is for anyone who may need specialized attention when learning to drive.

dRiViNG AuTiSM Program:

End March-April Weekend

Mar. 28th, 29th, Apr. 4th11th, 12th,18th, 19th, 25th

*No Class on Easter Sunday*

Saturdays 10:00-2:00 Sundays 12:00-3:30

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End May-June Weekday

May 27th, 28th, Jun. 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th

Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:00-2:00

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End May-June Weekend

May 30th, 31st, Jun. 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st

Saturdays 10:00-2:00 Sundays 12:00-3:30

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June-July Weekday

Jun. 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, Jul. 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th

Wednesdays & Thursdays 1:00-5:00

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End June-July Weekend

Jun. 27th, 28th, Jul. 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 26th

*No Class on 4th of July Weekend*

Saturdays 10:00-2:00 Sundays 12:00-3:30

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Mid July-August Weekday

Jul. 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th, Aug. 5th, 6th

Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:00-2:00

30 Hours of classroom instruction: 3.5-4.5 hours each day, completed over a 4/5-week period.

Students spend 10 hours developing safe driving techniques by using a driving simulator.

Eighteen/1-Hour On the Road Driving

On the road driving is done after classroom hours are completed.

Financial assistance is available for those that qualify through TN Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Visit tn.gov for more information regarding their services.

MOST ALL MAJOR CAR INSURANCE COMPANIES GIVE A DISCOUNT TO DRIVERS WHO COMPLETE A DEFENSIVE DRIVING PROGRAM

The dRiViNG AuTiSM Training Facility is located at:

11124 Highway 51 N Atoka, TN 38004

All classes are held at our facility.

For families in the Memphis area, we offer drop-off/pick-up for the 1-hour driving lessons.

For more information, please contact Melissa Cogdell at mcogdell@driving-autism.com

First dRiViNG AuTiSM Graduate, Summer 2019