The Impact of ABA Therapy on Social Skills Development
April 20, 2025
Introduction to BST
Behavioral Skills Training (BST) plays a vital role in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs, aimed at
teaching and enhancing specific skills through a systematic and evidence-based framework. Used
particularly in educational and therapeutic contexts, BST empowers individuals by fostering learning and
improving competency in target behaviors. Let’s explore how BST operates, its components, and its
multifaceted benefits, especially for developing communication and social skills among individuals with
autism spectrum disorder.
What is the function and purpose of Behavioral Skills
Training (BST) in ABA programs?
Behavioral Skills Training (BST) plays a vital role in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programs, aimed at
teaching and enhancing specific skills through a systematic and evidence-based framework. Used
particularly in educational and therapeutic contexts, BST empowers individuals by fostering learning and
improving competency in target behaviors. Let’s explore how BST operates, its components, and its
multifaceted benefits, especially for developing communication and social skills among individuals with
autism spectrum disorder.
