How to manage driving when you have a medical condition

How to manage driving when you have a medical condition

Understanding the Austroads medical standards and guidelines Navigating the world of medical standards and guidelines for drivers with a medical condition can be tricky. Keeping up with changes can be even more challenging. As a Driver-Trained Occupational Therapist...

Stroke-specific guidelines for a fitness to drive assessment

Stroke-specific guidelines for a fitness to drive assessment

Helping stroke survivors navigate the medical standards for licensing  If you’re a stroke survivor wondering about stroke-specific medical standards for licensing, you’ve come to the right place. It can be a tricky area to navigate, particularly when you’ve been told...

Why does an OT Driving Assessment cost so much?

Why does an OT Driving Assessment cost so much?

The ins and outs of an OT Driving Assessment A typical response after I’ve shared the fee for an OT Driving Assessment goes something like this: “Oh my goodness, it costs so much!” Here’s the logic behind that statement: “It only involves a simple driving test, and...

Why do I need an OT to assess my driving?

Why do I need an OT to assess my driving?

Understanding what an Occupational Therapist does Driving is easy and straightforward, right? You jump in the car to drive to work or meet up with family or friends without thinking about what you’re doing. It’s a skill most of us take for granted. The truth is:...