Financial Capabilities Among Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience significant difficulties assuming adult responsibilities and achieving independence. Little is known about their desire or ability to manage their own finances. This study explored the financial circumstances, money management skills, and desires...

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Published inJournal of child and family studies Vol. 26; no. 5; pp. 1310 - 1317
Main Authors Cheak-Zamora, Nancy C., Teti, Michelle, Peters, Clark, Maurer-Batjer, Anna
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Springer US 01.05.2017
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Ability
Adults
Autims
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autistic children
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Capabilities
Child and School Psychology
Children & youth
Financial independence
Financial literacy
High Schools
Independence
Individualized Education Programs
Money
Original Paper
Personal finance
Psychology
Qualitative research
Social Sciences
Sociology
Structured interviews
Young adults
Youth
United States > US
Missouri
Youth/young adults
Financial capabilities
Qualitative methods
Autism spectrum disorder
Independence
Money management
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Summary:Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience significant difficulties assuming adult responsibilities and achieving independence. Little is known about their desire or ability to manage their own finances. This study explored the financial circumstances, money management skills, and desires for financial independence among 27 youth with ASD. Youth took part in 30–60 min semi-structured interviews about independence. Strategies of theme analysis identified three critical themes about finances and emerging adulthood for youth with ASD. Youth (1) defined independence by being able to manage their finances, (2) worried about their lack of money management skills, and (3) cited poor financial skills as barrier to independence. Results suggest youth with ASD understand the importance of financial capability and strive for financial independence, but lack the skills and support needed to achieve their financial goals. This study provides preliminary information for clinicians, educators, and researchers to develop financial capability modules for youth with ASD.
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ISSN:1062-1024
1573-2843
DOI:10.1007/s10826-017-0669-9