Here are some highlights of our grocery routine and traditions, which are a cornerstone of our clinic-free approach to therapy, unschooling through experiential learning, and developing life skills in real-world settings. Each grocery outing is more than just running errands—it’s an immersive experience designed to teach essential lessons in communication, independence, and adaptability. From navigating the aisles to selecting items, every step offers hands-on opportunities to practice decision-making, problem-solving, and patience within a busy, sensory-rich environment. We set intentional goals during these outings, focusing on encouraging the use of words, ASL, or alternative communication methods to express needs and preferences. Simple tasks, like identifying produce, weighing fruits and vegetables, or using a self-checkout machine, become valuable opportunities to build confidence, independence, and a sense of accomplishment. These trips go beyond practical skills, offering chances to practice social interactions such as greeting store employees, waiting patiently in line, or taking turns at the checkout. These moments help develop social awareness and adaptability in a natural, everyday environment. Over time, our grocery routine has evolved into an anticipated and meaningful part of his life. It provides a familiar sense of structure while allowing space for spontaneous, unplanned learning opportunities that emerge along the way. By transforming a routine grocery trip into an engaging and dynamic learning experience, this lifestyle approach reinforces essential values like flexibility, independence, and self-reliance. It exemplifies how unschooling and experiential learning can integrate seamlessly into daily life, fostering meaningful growth in real-world contexts. 👑 Catch all the exclusive, on-the-go stories and insights into our daily approach to education and therapy on the Instagram Subscribers’ Page. 📔eBook on Joint Attention & collection of activities, link in BIO 🔗 📔[NEW] eBook on a collection of activities for Speech Exercises, link in BIO 🔗 #heartwarming #parenting #autism #nonverbal #nonspeaking #ASL #signlanguage #representationmatters #handsome #toddlermom #autismadvocate #autismparenting #inspiration #motivation #autismawareness