Does an RESP Make Sense for Autistic Children?

Saving for your autistic child’s future can feel overwhelming—especially when the traditional education path may not apply.

In this video, I break down whether an RESP actually makes sense for autistic children, how the government grants work, and the mistakes that can cost families thousands if they open the wrong type of plan.

You’ll learn:
What an RESP is (and how the Canada Education Savings Grant really works)
Why flexibility matters so much for autistic children with non-traditional education paths
The difference between flexible RESPs vs rigid group plans
How family RESPs work when siblings have different futures
The real pros and cons of using an RESP for an autistic child

This video is designed to help you make an informed, pressure-free decision—not to push you into opening an account that may not fit your family.

📖 Video Outline:
00:00 INTRODUCTION
00:47 WHAT IS AN RESP?
01:41 WHY RESPs MATTER FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN
02:08 FLEXIBLE VS RIGID RESPs
03:07 THE RESP STORY: ALICE VS. BEN
03:36 PROS & CONS
04:10 ACTIONABLE GUIDANCE
04:40 CONCLUSION
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I’m Genevieve — a Canadian mom walking this same journey. I created The Autism Parent Guide to offer hope, real talk, and practical tools for parents like you.

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Curious about how I’m building this channel and what I’m learning along the way? I blog about the process here: lifewithgen.com

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