Handbook for Behavioral Skills Training.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sturmey, Peter.

Contributor:

Maffei-Almodovar, Lindsay.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Behavior therapy.

Autism spectrum disorders.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (312 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chantilly : Elsevier Science & Technology, 2025.

Summary:

This comprehensive manual provides an in-depth exploration of behavioral skills training (BST) with a focus on caregivers and professionals working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. The book covers foundational concepts, methodologies, and applications of BST, including needs assessments, task analysis, modeling, rehearsal, feedback, and maintenance techniques. It addresses challenges in training caregivers and highlights evidence-based practices to enhance the effectiveness of training programs. The book also examines professional skills, complex teaching strategies, and economic analyses, offering solutions for improving caregiver competency and promoting respectful, autonomous interactions. Intended for educators, caregivers, and behavioral science practitioners, this resource aims to improve the quality of care and support for individuals with disabilities while addressing systemic issues in training delivery and workforce conditions. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Front Cover

Handbook for Behavioral Skills Training

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Preface

About the authors

References

1 Behavioral skills training: An introduction

1.1 Rationale and significance

1.1.1 Risk mitigation for practitioners and organizations

1.2 Definitions

1.3 History

1.3.1 Longstanding cultural practices

1.3.2 Contemporary cultural practices involving BST

1.3.3 Rogers (1942): Proto-behavior analyst

1.3.4 Applications in behavior therapy and clinical psychology

1.3.5 Scaling up intervention and programming generalization

1.4 Ethics and efficiency

1.5 Range of applications

1.6 Summary

2 Needs assessment

2.1 Importance and rationale

2.2 Needs assessment methods

2.2.1 Interviews, and staff, supervisor, and expert opinions

2.2.2 State guidelines

2.2.3 Critical incidents

2.2.4 Job descriptions, policies, and procedures

2.2.5 Reasons why staff stay or leave Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9780443160677

0443160678

OCLC:

1485002930