FiSCAL Money Management Study
What's the study about?
The FiSCAL-ASD project is interested in talking with adults with autism and parents who are over the age of 50. It is often challenging for families to talk about money matters when everyone is an adult, yet family members frequently rely on each other for financial assistance over time. We would love to talk with both groups, autistic adults and parents of autistic adults (50+), about how these conversations go. Parents often worry about adult children with autism, and autistic adults may worry about their aging parents. Come talk with us so we can better understand how money matters, and the stress that may come from them, are discussed in adult families with autism.
Who can participate?
Autistic adults (19 or older) AND Caregivers of an autistic adult (50 or older) (dyads are preferred but not necessary)
What will participants be doing?
Participants will participate in a 60-90 minute interview and answer questions about finances and money management as an autistic adult/parent in a small group (4-12 people). Following the interview, they will fill out a brief survey about ASD and your experiences with money management.
Why is this important?
Financial vulnerability is underexplored in autism research and is needed to more holistically support the quality of life in autistic adults and their parents to foster financial independence and autonomy.