During VOISS lessons, Jackson learned that when someone is talking to him, he should have a relaxed face and make intermittent eye contact. He learned that it’s okay to make faces, but making faces while talking with or listening to people can be rude and distracting,...
During VOISS lessons, Jackson not only learned how to maintain personal space, but also how personal space changes according to the environment. He learned that when he is around strangers in public spaces, he should give other people as much space as possible....
During VOISS lessons, Jackson learned how to identify when others were listening to him and how to display appropriate listening behavior. He learned that people are listening when their faces and bodies are oriented toward him, and when they are leaning toward him...
During VOISS lessons, Jackson learned that it’s inappropriate to touch anyone you don’t know. He realized that he should ask his friends and acquaintances before he hugs them, and that it’s inappropriate to ask strangers for hugs, even if they say yes. He now...
During VOISS lessons, Jackson learned to stay four feet away from people unless he knew them well. He also learned that if someone leans away from him, he has probably crossed into that person’s personal space and is making them uncomfortable. Ms. Thomas created a...