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A subject like budgeting has many nuances. For the individual with a learning disability, it’s potentially more complicated. We must be careful not to assume that the individual with a disability isn’t capable of managing their budget and finances successfully. At the same time, we don’t want to “throw them into the deep end” and give them a task that is beyond their ability.
How we teach a skill like budgeting will depend, in large part, on ability of the learner, as well as the age of the learner. Older individuals may require a more in-depth understanding of the topic than a younger learner.
Here are some things to consider when discussing or teaching budgeting to a person with a learning disability:
Here are some excellent resources available to help individuals with a learning disability learn about money.
The team at CESI is committed to helping you make wise financial decisions and to helping you understand how to get out, and stay out of debt. For a free debt analysis, contact us and find out how we can help.
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Tagged: Budget Skills and Learning Disabled, Budget skills for Special Needs, Learning Disabled, money management and learning disability
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I’m 64 years old with VERY VERY late diagnosis autism.It’s not that I Wouldn’t get help,it’s that I Couldn’t get help.A lot of damage has been done and I’m starting over.
MY question is
¿How do I find somebody to teach and help me with budgeting?
Kathleen – this is a great question! I would suggest contacting a non-profit credit counseling agency near you who will likely have community-based free educational classes you can attend. It may be more beneficial for you to attend an in-person session than to have a consultation over the phone. Let us know if we can assist you in any way!
I am a carer for two sisters, with intellectual disabilities, I,m looking for help with their life skills, and budgeting, ready for their independant life, any information would be helpful.