Behavioral and physiological responses of autistic male individuals when subjected to frustrating driving events: A driving simulator study

Key Points

• Physiological responses increased during frustrating driving events, indicating heightened stress.
• Key metrics showed measurable changes in heart rate and other indicators during the simulator tasks.
• The observational analysis focused on responses from autistic male individuals in driving simulations.
• These findings may highlight the need for tailored driving assessments for autistic individuals.