The How to ABA Podcast

Behavioral Skills Training

January 16, 2024 Shira Karpel & Shayna Gaunt Episode 133
Behavioral Skills Training
The How to ABA Podcast
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The How to ABA Podcast
Behavioral Skills Training
Jan 16, 2024 Episode 133
Shira Karpel & Shayna Gaunt

When you hear the term “BST model,” what comes to mind? Typically, we think of staff training or social skills, but in ABA, we can use it for so much more. Here, we cover the various applications of behavioral skills training in more detail. The more you can practice a scenario in a calm, relaxed environment, the better prepared you are to handle it when it comes up in real life.

We discuss the four distinct parts of BST: instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback. We sometimes forget how valuable practice is, so we spend time talking about the importance of rehearsal. We also cover how to incorporate reinforcement and feedback and provide some real-world examples of BST in action.

What’s Inside:

  • How to use BST outside of staff training and social skills.
  • The importance of rehearsal, or practice.
  • How to incorporate reinforcement.

Mentioned In This Episode:
HowToABA.com/join
How to ABA on YouTube
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
Blog – What is Behavioral Skills Training (BST)
Bx Blueprint

Show Notes

When you hear the term “BST model,” what comes to mind? Typically, we think of staff training or social skills, but in ABA, we can use it for so much more. Here, we cover the various applications of behavioral skills training in more detail. The more you can practice a scenario in a calm, relaxed environment, the better prepared you are to handle it when it comes up in real life.

We discuss the four distinct parts of BST: instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback. We sometimes forget how valuable practice is, so we spend time talking about the importance of rehearsal. We also cover how to incorporate reinforcement and feedback and provide some real-world examples of BST in action.

What’s Inside:

  • How to use BST outside of staff training and social skills.
  • The importance of rehearsal, or practice.
  • How to incorporate reinforcement.

Mentioned In This Episode:
HowToABA.com/join
How to ABA on YouTube
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram
Blog – What is Behavioral Skills Training (BST)
Bx Blueprint