Financial Independence Starts With Daily Living Skills

• By: Elise Beachy, BCaBA, BA in Psychology, BA in Philosophy
• September 25th, 2026
• adaptive skills, autism education, autism research, behavior analysis, daily living skills, family support, financial independence, self-determination
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When families think about financial independence, the conversation often begins with money—budgeting, saving, earning a paycheck, opening a bank account, and learning how to pay bills. These are important skills, but for many autistic individuals, the foundation for financial independence begins...

I Know the Elements of the Periodic Table, But I Can’t Make My Bed

• By: Edel McCarville, PsyD Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
• April 1st, 2012
• adaptive skills, daily living skills, employment readiness, independent living, life skills training, parent collaboration, peer mentoring, school, transition to adulthood
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Increased attention has been recently given to the needs of individuals with disabilities who are transitioning from high school, particularly those individuals with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders because of their unique and specific needs. Many individuals with High-Functioning ASDs...