Navigating Financial Planning

All parents worry about their children’s futures. But for parents of children with dup15q syndrome, the worry can be even bigger. Mapping out your child’s financial future can seem daunting but having a plan can help ease your fears. Autism Speaks offers a robust toolkit with information and guidance to develop a plan.

Topics include:

  • Accessing Funding Through State and Federal Programs 
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Financial Products & Instruments Used in Planning
  • ABLE Accounts: A Savings Tool for Individuals with Disabilities
  • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Finding the Right Professional
  • The Basics of Budgeting: A Step in the Right Direction
  • Financial Assistance

Learn More: https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit/financial-planning-tool-kit