Corresponding Classroom StoryDuring 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...
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Understanding Proximity/Boundaries/Behavior Expectations May Change Due to Environment
Corresponding Classroom StoryDuring 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...
Displays and Identifies Listening Posture
Corresponding Classroom StoryDuring 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...
Understands Rules of Touch
Corresponding Classroom StoryDuring 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...
Understands Personal Space and Boundaries
Corresponding Classroom StoryDuring 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...