Check-Out

By Erica Mauro | December 8, 2025 |
Mikey’s smiling face as he checks out at Trader Joe’s, holiday greenery added for effect

Grocery shopping is an activity that includes many smaller skills. On this particular night, Will was at swim practice. Mikey and I went to Trader Joe’s to pick up a few things…AND work on teaching Mikey how to check out using a credit card.  Working on checking out was a joy for Mikey! He loved…

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Walmart for Water Guns

By Erica Mauro | April 27, 2025 |
Getting ready for summer! 2 photos: mikey posing with his new water guns and the receipt with his change from his purchase at Walmart.

One way we help Michael to be ready for upcoming events, seasons or happenings is to include him in the preparations.  Before the pool opening, we took a trip to Walmart to let our buddy pick out some pool toys to use in the coming months. Back then, we were still trying to get Michael to…

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Shopping

By Erica Mauro | October 9, 2024 |
Mikey pushing the cart at CVS and some cartoon toiletries: toothbrush, toilet paper, toothpaste, etc...

Shopping is an important life skill.  I know sometimes the weekly grocery shopping trip feels like a long trip for your little one. So, if you want to practice some of these important skills, make a list of two or three things you need at CVS or another drug store.   Your child can get their toothpaste,…

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