05/05/2026
๐ธ๐ฒMoney Skill In Real Life
As we grow the money skills tree, a key factor is allowing the Autistic Adult (AA) to practice good decision making.
It is so much easier to take control and advise or tell them what to do. And in this situation, it was what I really wanted to do.
But I realised that if I let her decide, she would be better because of it. So I stood firm - although unsure of the outcome.
I am so glad that I did.
Jolin made a good decision, and she felt proud of herself, and I felt proud of her too.
She did not realize but she was practicing her self-control and decision making muscles.
She may not always get it right from here on, but I do know that with more and more real life experiences like this, with good questions and supports, she will get stronger at making better decisions and an increased understanding of how to manage the money she has.
We already see here that she could:
- explore options (buy something cheaper)
- knew that she could wait for her favourite
- choose food (NEED) and a small blind box (WANT) vs just a big WANT
Great beginnings!
What are some ways your AA practiced making decisions with their money? Comment below, we would love to hear from you.