ADDITIONAL resources

A variety of links, apps and videos relating to numerous financial topics by country - Australia, United States, and the United Kingdom.

AUSTRALIA

If you, or your support network, have any funding questions check out the following resources:

• How to Create a MyGov Account – YouTube demonstration of how to set-up a MyGov account

• CentrePay – Explains what CentrePay is, how to use and manage CentrePay, and the additional benefits it provides for individuals

• NDIS – This explains the accessibility and eligibility, planning and support, and managing your NDIS plan

• HCWA (Helping Children with Autism) – The focus of this source is for families/carers of children; it explains the different elements of HWCA and what the support resources are

• Launchpad – This includes numerous links to additional funding support resources - a good place to find a variety of reliable information

• Autism Awareness – This includes numerous links to additional funding support resources - a good place to find a variety of information

If you are looking for more fun and interactive games, check out the following resource:

• Practical Money Skills – interactive games to practice and test financial skills for different skill levels, but with a focus on the beginner

UNITED STATES

If you are looking for a guide to financials that are specific to the United States system check out the following resources:

• Cents and Sensibility – A PDF document that can be printed or viewed online with chapters that supplement the material provide by MoneyMinded

Note: While this is specific to the State of Pennsylvania, a majority of the information is relevant to individuals living in the United States. It is also a general guide for people with disabilities - so all accommodations / resources may not be   applicable to neurodiverse individuals.

• Interest.com - An interactive website that includes articles, tools, calculators and other helpful tips and tricks related to personal finance. 

  • Includes sections on mortgages, savings, income, credit cards, and bank reviews

  • Articles get updated frequently from a variety of authors

  • Specifically created in the United States - but information may be helpful in other countries

• EmpoweredNYC Webinars – free online webinar designed to train carers and people with disabilities on the services available. Register to attend monthly webinars or watch recordings of previous sessions

  • Examples include:

    • Building And Improving Your Credit Score: The Importance For People With Disabilities Seeking Employment

    • How To Prepare For Tax Time

    • The Power Of Tracking Expenses

    • SSI Benefits And Work Incentives You Need To Know

If you are looking for more fun and interactive games check out the following resource:

• Practical Money Skills – interactive games to practice and test financial skills for different skill levels, but with a focus on the beginner

UNITED KINGDOM

If you are looking for a guide to financials that is specific to the United Kingdom system check out the following:

• Beginners Guide to Managing Money – this comprehensive guide covers everything from budgeting to managing money, including helpful resources and tools to track/plan your spending

• Making Money Easier – six downloadable guides

Note: This is a great resource for visual learners as the guides are all formatted as picture guides

• MoneyAdviceService – YouTube channel with hundreds of videos covering all financial topics

If you are looking for more fun and interactive games check out the following resource:

• Practical Money Skills – interactive games to practice and test financial skills for different skill levels, but with a focus on the beginner

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Curator: Claire Hoffa, Undergraduate, Cornell University

Editor: Andrew Eddy, Director, Untapped Group

We express our deepest appreciation to the following individuals for providing support to this project:

Laurie Ackles, Higher Education Consultant, College Autism Spectrum (CAS)

Michelle Anderson, Manager, Access & Inclusion, University of South Australia

Jan Coplan, Director of Career Connections, Landmark College

Dr Marita Falkmer, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Curtin University, Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC)

Katrina Gillespie, Manager, Career Services, University of South Australia

Dr Sonya Girdler, Director, Curtin University Autism Research Group

Elaine Hatfield-White, Joint Program Manager, Curtin Specialist Mentoring Program (CSMP), Curtin University

Dr Jasmine McDonald, Program Manager, Curtin Specialist Mentoring Program, Curtin University

Autumn O’Connor, Instructional Designer, Be Your Best Program, Untapped Group

Irene Payne, Manager, Financial Inclusion, Communications & Public Affairs, ANZ

Janine Rowe, Career Counselor, Assistant Director, Careers & Disability, Rochester Institute of Technology

Dr Tele Tan, Professor in School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Curtin University & Founder and Director, Autism Academy for Software Quality Assurance

We would also like to thank the many autistic young adults who have reviewed the guide and provided their feedback and comments.