Behavioral Skills Training
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Behavioral skills training (BST) is an empirically supported procedure consisting of instructions, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback. BST is applicable to training a variety of skills, including how to conduct instruction, teach communication abilities, promote activity engagement, and assess preference among service recipients. This chapter will provide an overview and description of each individual component of BST, the research base supporting the efficacy of BST, and implications for practice. Additionally, recommendations for training staff using BST and directions for future research are described.
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- Authors
- Vladescu, J. C., & Marano, K. E.
- Venue
- Organizational Behavior Management Approaches for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Published
- 2021-06-24
- Pages
- 69-99
- OpenAlex
- W3175295865
- Cited by
- 25
- References
- 18
- Citations by year
- 2026: 2 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 7 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 1
- FWCI
- 21.73
- Type
- book chapter
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Routledge eBooks (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation
- Social Sciences › Education › Social Skills and Education
- Keywords
- behavioral skills training, modeling, rehearsal, feedback, employee training, instructional skills, communication skills, activity engagement, preference assessment, service recipients
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