How are you adjusting reinforcement to reduce violations of personal space? Can you reinforce a more appropriate, alternative behavior to replace these violations
An example of verbal praise could be “Great job for sitting across from your lab partner rather than next to them.” Here, you are giving praise for an alternative replacement behavior.
What are some reinforcing consequences you can deliver either immediately following the desired behavior or following a practice session– things that this particular student enjoys, wants, seeks out, etc..?
Are you using labeling and social praise to make the contingency between desired behavior and reinforcing consequence clear to the student?
Example: “I liked how you were standing 2 arms’ lengths away from Christopher during that conversation,” rather than the vague feedback, “Great job!”
What reinforcing consequences can you arrange that are more naturally or intrinsically connected to this targeted behavior?
You may have to point out and provide examples to the student that others feel more comfortable around them, since they may not immediately see this for themselves.