A person with FASD may have trouble understanding the abstract concept of money.

 

Children and teens with FASD have trouble with abstract concepts such as money. Although you can touch money and hold it in your hand, the value of money and the worth of items are abstract ideas. Because these children have difficulty grasping the abstract thinking skills related to understanding money, their ability to manage money can be very poor. Forgetting to pay bills is common. Individuals with FASD ‘live in the moment’ – they do not always think about their past mistakes or future consequences of their actions.

 

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