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Understands and Participates in Joking

Understands and Participates in Joking

Corresponding Classroom StoryDuring VOISS lessons, Marcus learned to identify situations in which people were joking. He learned to say, “That’s a good one” in response to jokes. Ms. Jones observed that Marcus was consistently responding to jokes, but only ever...

Understands Sarcasm and Figurative Language

Understands Sarcasm and Figurative Language

Corresponding Classroom StoryDuring VOISS lessons, Marcus learned how to tell the differences between sarcasm and literal language. He also learned that sometimes his peers used figurative language to express themselves (e.g., “My mom has told me to clean my room like...

Accepts Another’s Opinion

Accepts Another’s Opinion

Corresponding Classroom StoryDuring VOISS lessons, Marcus learned how to accept another’s opinion without getting angry or frustrated. He particularly learned these responses to promote self-calm: He could say to himself, “Some people have different opinions. I may...

Asks to Join In

Asks to Join In

Corresponding Classroom StoryDuring VOISS sessions, Marcus learned to identify pauses / breaks in activities, gain a peer’s attention by approaching them or saying their name (e.g., “Hey Steve”), and ask, “Can I join?” He learned that sometimes peers say no, and he...