NAS Managing Money workbook now available
New resources
NAS have recently developed two new resources - a website and a workbook to help people on the autism spectrum learn about managing their money. Both are funded by the Financial Services Authority, as part of its National Strategy for Financial Capability.
To access the new managing money website, please go to:
It covers all aspects of managing money, including opening a bank account, budgeting, and compulsive spending. It also includes video clips, interactive quizzes, questionnaires, downloadable resources and a virtual cash machine. Users need to register to use it and can then log back in to use the site whenever they want. We have developed the site in consultation with people with an ASD, who can use it independently or in a group or class setting.
The Managing Money workbook includes the same learning content as the website and is available to order free from our online shop.
Seminars on managing money
As part of our help! 2 programme, we are offering seminars on managing money for parents of children with autism around the country. They will cover a range of financial issues including wills and trusts, understanding mental capacity, and money choices relating to employment and benefits.
For more information about the Managing Money programme or to ask about booking a place on a help! 2 managing money seminar, please email financial.capability@nas.org.uk
