I thought it was just me! My brother is 45 & is nonverbal autistic with high needs. He wants me to drive around all day long. I drive 30-60mins 3x a day but as soon as we get home, he wants to go out again. He has a meltdown & grabs my arms when I refuse. He’s very tall & strong & doesn’t know his strength. It’s very frustrating & I can’t afford to waste so much gas. He can’t walk long because his foot didn’t heal properly after breaking it years ago. I don’t know what to do either.

Yes.. exactly my boy who is 19.. we do his car ride every day .. 2 to 3x sometimes.

My Son loves his car rides too, and he's the same age as your guy! :) We have grown to love the car rides with him. it's a relaxing time of day, and it makes him so happy. I figure, he will never get to drive his own car, or do so many other things, it's the least we can do for him. He also loves going for a daily walk with me pushing him in his transport wheelchair. I made him a Bingo game where each square is an object to find, and am helping him look for them. I take a picture of each item we find, and then check it off the list. One item a day. He's grown to really like it, and I will be making another one for him when this one is filled up. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FRE...

Are long walks an option?

It could just be that is the routine he is used to. Maybe he could get used to a bike ride instead. My son J takes long bike rides every day.