S.W.A.T.: Grocery Store

Last week for S.W.A.T , We took the DCD-SP and Autism programs to the grocery store. We had the opportunity to go shopping for the Highschool FACS department.

The grocery list was divided into food groups: dairy, fruits, veggies, breads, meats, and misc. Each group was assigned a food group along with picture symbol directions and Isle location to where they could find that item. By doing this, students worked on reading and following directions which related to their IEP goals and Objectives. Students also had the opportunity to compare item prices and practice money skills by purchasing times. These skills were related to IEP goals and Objectives.

Not only did we work on academic goals, we practice social skills, social appropriateness, communication skills. These skills were generalized in the community setting, which is exactly what my students need.

Overall, the fieldtrip went GREAT. Students were able to apply functional skills in the community setting while working on their IEP goals and Objectives. We will continue to do this during SWAT time for the rest of the year.