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- Start with the basic money skills like identifying various groups of money then move onto things like addition, subtractions, multiplication.<\/li>\n
- This is particularly significant for children with autism because if this they can build their maths skills as well as money experience to purchase anything.<\/li>\n
- Familiarize yourself with the basics, and make sure you can explain it in a simple way to your child if they approach you with questions about complex financial topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Keep It Real:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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- Plastic\/fake money does not look, feel, or even smell like the real thing<\/li>\n
- As it is important for children with autism to educate themselves about what they are learning in real world.<\/li>\n
- Try to show them real money (notes and coins) so that they can easily understand the concept of money.<\/li>\n
- The more practice they get from handling money matters in real-life, the more confident they will be in future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Take Your Time, According to their Special needs:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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- There is a lot to learn when it comes to money management skills. Representation and\u00a0repetitive practice is important.<\/li>\n
- Try to go with your child\u2019s interest and try to build on the skills from there.<\/li>\n
- For instance, if they have special interest in playing video games start encouraging them to save money for purchasing those items.<\/li>\n
- Take your child to grocery store for buying snacks or any household item so that they will know what all steps are involved like, selecting a snack, checking the price, deciding if you have enough money, and see if they can pay for those items at the store.<\/li>\n
- Use their interests to your advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Teach and Make Them Independent For Transactions:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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- A key to helping your kid to be independent is to make them handle money by themselves.<\/li>\n
- You can start by giving them money in their hands and allow them to pay to the cashier under your supervision.<\/li>\n
- Eventually this will make them independent for going to store on their own.<\/li>\n
- Take them to the bank along with you and make them understand how the bank works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Help them to organize their monthly income and expenses either on paper or on the computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Accept mistakes and Celebrate Progress:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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- Just like with any new skill, there will be mistakes along the way.<\/li>\n
- When this take place answering neutrally and helping your child learn from the mistake will make them confident and promote for further learning.<\/li>\n
- Make sure to acknowledge your child\u2019s endeavors and praise every success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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By helping your child to understand and deal with cash on their own, you\u2019re giving the enormous gift of a more independent future. Each individual is unique and is at different learning stages. Let your child experience responsibility and decisions and they will have pride in their achievements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Help them to organize their monthly income and expenses either on paper or on the computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n