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Seeks Attention Appropriately

Seeks Attention Appropriately

During VOISS lessons, Todd learned to raise his hand and say, “Excuse me, [Mr./Ms. Teacher’s Name], can I talk to you for a minute?” Before these lessons, Todd had often made rude comments during class that disrupted the learning environment. During VOISS training,...

Knows Personal Strengths and Weaknesses

Knows Personal Strengths and Weaknesses

During VOISS lessons, Rico learned that personal strengths are tasks or actions an individual performs well. Weaknesses are tasks or actions an individual struggles with. Rico knew that responding emotionally to situations was one of his weaknesses. Rico learned to...

Identifies How Behavior Impacts Others

Identifies How Behavior Impacts Others

Rico learned to identify the impact of his behavior on others and himself during VOISS lessons. He learned the way he behaves has an emotional impact on others, and in certain situations, may make others want to avoid him in the future. He also learned that when he...

Can Identify the Size of a Problem

Can Identify the Size of a Problem

During VOISS lessons, Rico learned to describe different problems as small, medium, or large. For example, getting a bad grade on a single assignment was a small problem, losing his backpack was a medium problem, and an active tornado was a big problem.  Ms. Rao...

Recognizes Emotion

Recognizes Emotion

Rico learned to label different emotions during VOISS lessons. He learned how specific situations can elicit different emotions. Ms. Rao wanted to make sure Rico could label his emotions during real situations throughout the day.  Ms. Rao created a lesson to help...

Can Relay Important Information

Can Relay Important Information

During VOISS lessons, Dylan learned to give her address to authority figures (e.g., police officers, 911 operators) upon request. She also learned to identify authority figures and situations when she may need to provide personal information.  Ms. Jones was...

Understands Rules of Etiquette and When Needed

Understands Rules of Etiquette and When Needed

During VOISS lessons, Dylan learned to say “excuse me” after burping and to say “thank you” when someone did something for her (e.g., serving her food at lunchtime). Ms. Jones created a lesson to help Dylan practice understanding the rules of etiquette and when needed...

Understands Need for Appropriate Hygiene

Understands Need for Appropriate Hygiene

Through VOISS lessons, Dylan learned that it is important to wear deodorant every day as part of personal hygiene. Specifically, VOISS lessons taught Dylan to put on deodorant every morning after brushing her teeth.  Ms. Jones created a lesson to help Dylan...

Plans Actions to Manage Appearance

Plans Actions to Manage Appearance

During VOISS lessons, Dylan learned that it’s okay not to wear a bra at home, but it’s important to wear bras in public. Data from VOISS lessons indicated Dylan understood when wearing a bra was appropriate, but Ms. Jones wanted to make sure Dylan knew how to wear a...