Beyond Money Math: Using THINK to Teach Financial Literacy to Autistic Teens

• By: Heidi Hillman, PhD, BCBA-D, LMHC Eastern Washington University
• September 25th, 2026
• autism education, autistic teens, decision-making skills, executive functioning, financial literacy, money management, THINK model, transition to adulthood
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Managing money well is an essential skill that influences independence and quality of life. As financial expert Dave Ramsey said, "You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you." Money management is essentially mathematical skills combined with self-control and...

Why Swimming and Autism Fit Together: How Water Can Become a Sanctuary, a Skill Builder, and a Source of Strength for Autistic Teens

• By: Ronald B. Smith, MBA, PMP
• August 25th, 2026
• aquatic therapy, autism education, autism research, autistic teens, sensory regulation, sports and fitness, swimming, water safety
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Brooks is a fictional composite based on experiences described by autistic swimmers and their families. For this thirteen-year-old, the moment he dives into the pool, the world above the surface seems to disappear. The noise, the confusion, the pressure — all replaced by rhythm and calm....