Drive Smart Driver Academy provides patient, structured, & adapted driving instruction tailored for Autistic learners, ADHD, sensory processing differences, & NDIS participants across Doncaster & Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs.
At Drive Smart Driver Academy, we believe that learning to drive should be a calm, empowering, & predictable experience. Our academy specializes in supporting Autistic teenagers & adults, as well as learners with diverse cognitive, sensory, or anxiety-related needs.
Services
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Tailored Driving Lessons: 60-minute & 90-minute 1-on-1 driving lessons adapted for Autistic learners, ADHD, and executive function differences.
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NDIS-Funded Instruction: Seamless support for NDIS participants (self-managed, plan-managed, or agency-managed) with direct plan manager billing and formal funding quote support.
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Allied Health & OT Collaboration: Working directly with Driving Occupational Therapists (OTs) & support coordinators to align with clinical goals and VicRoads testing requirements.
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Dual-Controlled & Modified Vehicles: Modern automatic vehicles equipped with dual controls and specialized adaptations (such as left-foot accelerators)
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Parent & Carer Guidance: Coaching support and resources to help families guide Autistic learner drivers safely through logbook hours.