Driving is an essential skill for independence in today's society. Returning to drive following injury or problems resulting from disease or surgery, often requires the specialized assistance from Certified driving rehabilitation professionals who are trained to evaluate and rehabilitate these particular needs.
We offer a three-component evaluation, which consists of the following:
1) Occupational Therapy evaluation of pre-driving skills which includes strength, sensation, range of motion, coordination, muscle tone, proprioceptive and kinesthetic movements, visual perceptual skills, vision screening, reaction time and reflexes. We help individuals who may need adaptive equipment (hand controls, left accelerator, steering devices, mirrors, secondary controls).
2) A neurocognitive screening to assess attention and concentration, speed of processing, functional memory, sequential thinking and problem solving. If results from the clinical testing indicate the candidate has potential for driving, then Step 3 is initiated.
3) A behind-the-wheel evaluation with a Certified driving rehabilitation specialist (CDRS) in a vehicle with instructor safety brake/gas.
The full evaluations take approximately 3 hours and can be done in individualized segments if needed. This information is compiled and used to develop a written plan, which may include recommendations for:
- Driver training
- Rehabilitation
- Driving with restrictions
- No return to driving
Information and recommendations will be provided to the referring physician for final decision making about driving.
Additional Location:
Fort Collins Location
2850 McClelland Drive, #3000B
Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
Phone: (970) 493-6667
- Contact Name
- Terri Cassidy
- Address
-
2924 Beacon St
Suite D
Colorado Springs,
CO
80907
- County
- El Paso
- Telephone
- (719) 231-6657
- Email
- terri@healthpromotionpartners.com
- Website
- https://www.healthpromotionpartners.com
- Other Notes
- We accept worker's compensation
- We accept out of pocket